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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO vs 2014 Trek Fuel EX

The 18.5" is the Trek Fuel EX size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 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 EVO in M, the Trek Fuel EX in 18.5" places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−24 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+17 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO (M) and 2014 Trek Fuel EX (18.5"), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel EX is the colored outline on top.J 1129

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO, MTrek Fuel EX, 18.5"Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO MTrek Fuel EX 18.5"Difference
Reach414mm431+17 mm
Stack592mm568−24 mm
Head tube angle67°68.0°+1.0°
Seat tube angle69°68.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length420mm425+5 mm
Wheelbase1129mm1131+2 mm
BB drop4mm5+1 mm
BB height335mm338+3 mm
Standover744mm730−14 mm
Seat tube length430mm445+15 mm
Head tube length130mm132+2 mm
Effective top tubenot listed605

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 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 EVOEVOTrek Fuel EX6
Rear shockFox RP23 Adaptive Logicnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLiteBontrager SSR
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Forknot listedRockShox SEKTOR
Shifternot listedShimano Deore
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore, Shimano SLX Shadow
Cassettenot listedShimano HG62
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore M522
Wheelsetnot listedFormula DC51
Tirenot listedBontrager XR3
Brakenot listedAvid Elixir 3
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57SC
Saddlenot listedBontrager Evoke 1

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