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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO vs 2014 Trek Fuel EX

The 15.5" is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your S Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVO in S, the Trek Fuel EX in 15.5" places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−26 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−23 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO (S) and 2014 Trek Fuel EX (15.5"), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel EX is the colored outline on top.J 1095

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO, STrek Fuel EX, 15.5"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO STrek Fuel EX 15.5"Difference
Reach388mm381−7 mm
Stack572mm546−26 mm
Head tube angle67°68.0°+1.0°
Seat tube angle69°68.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length420mm425+5 mm
Wheelbase1095mm1072−23 mm
BB drop4mm5+1 mm
BB height335mm338+3 mm
Standover745mm745±0 mm
Seat tube length396mm367−29 mm
Head tube length110mm108−2 mm
Effective top tubenot listed548

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO, 2014 Trek Fuel EX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 Carbon EVOExpert Carbon EVOTrek Fuel EX6
FrameSpecialized FACT ISTrek Alpha Platinum
ForkFox 150 PerformanceRockShox SEKTOR
Rear shockFox RP23 Adaptive Logicnot listed
ShifterSRAM X9Shimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM X-7, SRAM X.0Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX Shadow
CassetteSRAM PG-1050Shimano HG62
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetSRAM S-2200Shimano Deore M522
WheelsetRoval TraverseFormula DC51
TireSpecialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory ControlBontrager XR3
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLiteBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized HengeBontrager Evoke 1
Brakenot listedAvid Elixir 3
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57SC

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