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2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 vs 2020 Trek Slash

The Trek Slash size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Slash

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in M, the Trek Slash in ML places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+24 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 frame drawn to scale.J 1179

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is drawn. The Trek Slash numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 MTrek Slash MLDifference
Reach435mm446+11 mm
Stack596mm613+17 mm
Head tube angle65.5°65.6°+0.1°
Seat tube angle75°not listed
Effective top tube595mm611+16 mm
Chainstay length432mm433+1 mm
Wheelbase1179mm1203+24 mm
BB drop21mm21±0 mm
BB height336mm352+16 mm
Standover743mm765+22 mm
Seat tube length410mm445+35 mm
Fork length542mmnot listed
Head tube length110mm105−5 mm

Differences are the Trek Slash minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5, 2020 Trek Slash.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5Trek Slash

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 27.5S-Works 27.5Trek Slash8
ForkFox Float 36 FactoryRockShox Yari RC
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 FactoryRockShox Deluxe RT3 RE:aktiv
ShifterSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 EagleTruVativ Descendant
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryBontrager XR5
HubRoval Traverse SLnot listed
RimRoval Traverse SL 27.5not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCSRAM Guide R
StemSyntace MegaForce 2Bontrager Line
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccBontrager Line
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Comp 30
Rotornot listedSRAM Guide R
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block

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