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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 58 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+50 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+58 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset (M) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1126

Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XLDifference
Reach414mm464mm+50 mm
Stack599mm617mm+18 mm
Head tube angle67°67°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube587mm646mm+59 mm
Chainstay length420mm420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1126mm1184mm+58 mm
BB drop18mm18mm±0 mm
Standover748mm764mm+16 mm
Seat tube length430mm523mm+93 mm
Fork length542mm542mm±0 mm
Head tube length115mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 FramesetSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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 27.5 FramesetS-Works FramesetSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
Rear shockÖhlins STXÖhlins STX
Forknot listedÖhlins RXF 36
Shifternot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL 27.5
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide RS
Stemnot listedSyntace F109
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Expert

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