2013 Trek Fuel EX vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite
The L is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your 21.5" Trek Fuel EX. 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 Specialized Camber Elite
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX in 21.5", the Specialized Camber Elite in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX, 21.5"Specialized Camber Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 21.5" | Specialized Camber Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 467 | 462mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 589mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 68.5° | 71° | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 648 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1176 | 1154mm | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 338 | 335mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 764mm | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 483mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2013 Trek Fuel EX, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXSpecialized Camber Elite
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.
| Part | Trek Fuel EX5 | Specialized Camber EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Recon TK Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | Shimano Deore M430 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5 | Shimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | Shimano HG20 |
| Crankset | SRAM S800 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Specialized Captain Sport |
| Brake | Hayes Dyno Sport | Avid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR |
| Headset | FSA NO.57SC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Specialized Riva |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Ario RL |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss 445D |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
