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

The Trek Fuel EX size closest to your M is the 18.5". Compare the 18.5" instead

What changes on the Trek Fuel EX

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO in M, the Trek Fuel EX in 15.5" places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 33 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−46 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−33 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−57 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO (M) 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 1129

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO MTrek Fuel EX 15.5"Difference
Reach414mm381−33 mm
Stack592mm546−46 mm
Head tube angle67°68.0°+1.0°
Seat tube angle69°68.5°−0.5°
Chainstay length420mm425+5 mm
Wheelbase1129mm1072−57 mm
BB drop4mm5+1 mm
BB height335mm338+3 mm
Standover744mm745+1 mm
Seat tube length430mm367−63 mm
Head tube length130mm108−22 mm
Effective top tubenot listed548

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2014 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
ForkRockShox RCRockShox SEKTOR
Rear shockFox Float CTD Factorynot listed
ShifterSRAM X01Shimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM X01Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX Shadow
CassetteSRAM X01Shimano HG62
CranksetSRAM S-2200Shimano Deore M522
WheelsetRoval TraverseFormula DC51
TireSpecialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory ControlBontrager XR3
BrakeAvid Elixir 7Avid Elixir 3
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized HengeBontrager Evoke 1
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57SC

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