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

The M is the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 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 Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 in M, the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 (M) and 2021 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 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 1170

Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5, MTrek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 27.5 MTrek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 5 MDifference
Reach444mm445+1 mm
Stack590mm605+15 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76°75.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube591mm602+11 mm
Chainstay length432mm435+3 mm
Wheelbase1170mm1178+8 mm
BB drop28mm28±0 mm
BB height325mm346+21 mm
Standover749mm747−2 mm
Seat tube length410mm420+10 mm
Fork length522mmnot listed
Head tube length110mm100−10 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's 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 Men's 27.5Men's 27.5Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Gen 59.9 X01 AXS Gen 5
ForkRockShox Recon RLFox 36 Factory
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro RLnot listed
ShifterShimano SLXSRAM Eagle AXS
DerailleurShimano SLXSRAM X01 Eagle AXS
ChainKMC X-11SRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetSRAM NXSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM PowerSplineSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryBontrager XR4 Team Issue
BrakeTektro Gemini CompSRAM G2 Ultimate
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge CompBontrager Arvada
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Line Pro 30
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Line
Stemnot listedBontrager Line
Headsetnot listedTrek Knock Block
Seatpostnot listedRockShox Reverb AXS

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