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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4

The Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Specialized Fuse M4

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset in M, the Specialized Fuse M4 in L places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+25 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+35 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1169

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset MSpecialized Fuse M4 LDifference
Reach425mm460mm+35 mm
Stack614mm639mm+25 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.5°74°−0.5°
Effective top tube595mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mmnot listed
Wheelbase1169mm1188mm+19 mm
BB drop33mmnot listed
BB height342mmnot listed
Standover750mm754mm+4 mm
Seat tube length410mm455mm+45 mm
Fork length560mm540mm−20 mm
Head tube length95mm110mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 Frameset, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 FramesetSpecialized Fuse M4

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 FramesetMen's S-Works 29 FramesetSpecialized Fuse M4
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 Factorynot listed

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