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2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29

The L is the Trek Fuel EX 29 size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset. 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 29

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset in L, the Trek Fuel EX 29 in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−27 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−9 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−14 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset LTrek Fuel EX 29 LDifference
Reach445mm452+7 mm
Stack638mm611−27 mm
Head tube angle69°68.8°−0.2°
Effective top tube622mm632+10 mm
Chainstay length450mm436−14 mm
Wheelbase1175mm1166−9 mm
BB drop34mm36+2 mm
BB height338mm334−4 mm
Standover750mm773+23 mm
Seat tube length468mm470+2 mm
Head tube length125mm115−10 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.6°

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 29 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset, 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 FramesetTrek Fuel EX 29

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 29 FramesetS-Works 29 FramesetTrek Fuel EX 295 29
Rear shockFox Brainnot listed
Dropper postSpecialized Command Post IRnot listed
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Forknot listedRockShox Recon
Shifternot listedSRAM X-5
Derailleurnot listedSRAM X-5, SRAM GX
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG 1020
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF89.5
Tirenot listedBontrager XR3
Hubnot listedFormula DC22
Rimnot listedBontrager AT-650
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M355
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2
Seatpostnot listedBontrager SSR
Saddlenot listedBontrager Evoke 1.5

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