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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 vs 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−22 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 (L) and 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1201

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29, LSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's 29 LSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 LDifference
Reach445mm431mm−14 mm
Stack641mm646mm+5 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67°+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.1°74°−0.1°
Effective top tube628mm616mm−12 mm
Chainstay length437mm437mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1201mm1179mm−22 mm
BB drop33mm33mm±0 mm
BB height342mmnot listed
Standover762mm770mm+8 mm
Seat tube length455mm468mm+13 mm
Fork length560mm560mm±0 mm
Head tube length125mm125mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29, 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Men's 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

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 29Men's S-Works 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29S-Works 29
ForkFox FactoryÖhlins RXF 36
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 FactoryÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatorySpecialized Butcher, Specialized Slaughter
HubRoval TraverseRoval Traverse, Roval Traverse SL
RimRoval Traverse SL 29Roval Traverse SL 29
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCSRAM Guide RS
StemSyntace MegaForce 2Syntace F109
GripsSpecialized Sip GripSpecialized Sip Grip
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertSpecialized Henge Expert
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc

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