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2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 vs 2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5

The S is the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 size closest to your S Specialized Stumpjumper ST 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 Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 in S, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 in S places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 (S) and 2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 is the colored outline on top.J 1149

Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5, STrek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 STrek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 SDifference
Reach425mm420−5 mm
Stack586mm568−18 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.3°75.5°−0.8°
Effective top tube568mm567−1 mm
Chainstay length432mm436+4 mm
Wheelbase1149mm1143−6 mm
BB drop28mm14−14 mm
BB height325mm341+16 mm
Standover731mm708−23 mm
Seat tube length380mm395+15 mm
Fork length522mmnot listed
Head tube length105mm100−5 mm

Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5, 2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5

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 27.5S-Works 27.5Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 59.9 X01 AXS Gen 5
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryFox 36 Factory
Rear shockFox Float DPS Factorynot listed
ShifterSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM Eagle AXS
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle AXS
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryBontrager XR4 Team Issue
HubRoval Traverse SLnot listed
RimRoval Traverse SL 27.5not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSCSRAM G2 Ultimate
StemSyntace MegaForce 2Bontrager Line
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccRockShox Reverb AXS
SaddleSpecialized Phenom ExpertBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Pro 30
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block

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