2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite vs 2013 Trek Fuel EX
The 21.5" is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite. 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 Fuel EX
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite in L, the Trek Fuel EX in 21.5" places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite, LTrek Fuel EX, 21.5"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite L | Trek Fuel EX 21.5" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452mm | 467 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 594mm | 591 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 70.5° | 68.5° | −2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 425 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147mm | 1176 | +29 mm |
| BB height | 335mm | 338 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 753mm | 742 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483mm | 508 | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 648 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 5 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 157 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite, 2013 Trek Fuel EX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EliteTrek Fuel EX
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.
| Part | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EliteElite | Trek Fuel EX5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F140 RL | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | Fox Brain Shock | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SL-M660-10R SLX | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, Shimano XTR M980 Shadow | SRAM X-5 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81 | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-2200 | SRAM S800 |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Captain Control | Bontrager XR3 |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss X420SL | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir | Hayes Dyno Sport |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.57SC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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