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2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO vs 2013 Trek Fuel EX

The 21.5" is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO. 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 Expert EVO in L, the Trek Fuel EX in 21.5" places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO (L) and 2013 Trek Fuel EX (21.5"), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel EX is the colored outline on top.J 1168

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO, LTrek Fuel EX, 21.5"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO LTrek Fuel EX 21.5"Difference
Reach453mm467+14 mm
Stack595mm591−4 mm
Head tube angle67°68.0°+1.0°
Seat tube angle70.5°68.5°−2.0°
Chainstay length420mm425+5 mm
Wheelbase1168mm1176+8 mm
BB height335mm338+3 mm
Standover752mm742−10 mm
Seat tube length483mm508+25 mm
Effective top tubenot listed648
BB dropnot listed5
Head tube lengthnot listed157

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO, 2013 Trek Fuel EX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVOTrek Fuel EX

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 FSR Expert EVOExpert EVOTrek Fuel EX5
ForkFox F150 RLRockShox Recon
Rear shockFox RP23-Snot listed
ShifterSRAM X9SRAM X5
DerailleurSRAM X-7, SRAM X.0SRAM X-5
CassetteShimano HG81SRAM PG-1030
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetSRAM S-2200SRAM S800
Bottom bracketSRAM PF30not listed
WheelsetRoval Traverse ALFormula DC-20
TireSpecialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Purgatory ControlBontrager XR3
BrakeAvid Elixir CR SLHayes Dyno Sport
HandlebarSpecialized Enduronot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command PostBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized HengeBontrager Evoke 1
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57SC

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