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2020 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 vs 2020 Trek Slash

The L is the Trek Slash size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5. 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 Trek Slash

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 in L, the Trek Slash in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 (L)The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 frame drawn to scale.J 1212

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 27.5 LTrek Slash LDifference
Reach455mm459+4 mm
Stack623mm618−5 mm
Head tube angle65.5°65.6°+0.1°
Seat tube angle74.6°not listed
Chainstay length432mm433+1 mm
Wheelbase1212mm1219+7 mm
BB drop21mm21±0 mm
BB height336mm352+16 mm
Standover758mm770+12 mm
Seat tube length455mm470+15 mm
Fork length542mmnot listed
Head tube length140mm110−30 mm
Effective top tubenot listed626

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 27.5Expert Carbon 27.5Trek Slash8
ForkFox FLOAT RhythmRockShox Yari RC
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 PerformanceRockShox Deluxe RT3 RE:aktiv
ShifterSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM DescendantTruVativ Descendant
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
PedalsSpecialized PROVIDED BYnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized EliminatorBontrager XR5
HubDT Swiss 370not listed
RimRoval Traversenot listed
BrakeSRAM CodeSRAM Guide R
GripsSpecialized Deitynot listed
SeatpostX-Fusion ManicBontrager Line
SaddleSpecialized Bridge 155 S2Bontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Comp 30
Rotornot listedSRAM Guide R
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block

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