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2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 vs 2020 Trek Slash

The M is the Trek Slash size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5. 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 Slash

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 in M, the Trek Slash in M places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−13 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.9°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 frame drawn to scale.J 1170

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 is drawn. The Trek Slash numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 MTrek Slash MDifference
Reach444mm431−13 mm
Stack590mm608+18 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.6°−0.9°
Seat tube angle76°not listed
Effective top tube591mm595+4 mm
Chainstay length432mm433+1 mm
Wheelbase1170mm1186+16 mm
BB drop28mm21−7 mm
BB height325mm352+27 mm
Standover735mm759+24 mm
Seat tube length410mm419+9 mm
Fork length522mmnot listed
Head tube length110mm100−10 mm

Differences are the Trek Slash minus the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5, 2020 Trek Slash.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5Trek Slash

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 ST Men's 27.5Men's S-Works 27.5Trek Slash8
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryRockShox Yari RC
Rear shockFox Float DPS FactoryRockShox Deluxe RT3 RE:aktiv
ShifterSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 EagleTruVativ Descendant
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryBontrager XR5
HubRoval Traversenot listed
RimRoval Traverse SL 29not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCSRAM Guide R
StemSyntace MegaForce 2Bontrager Line
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccBontrager Line
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Comp 30
Rotornot listedSRAM Guide R
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block

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