2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite
The Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your 18.5" is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Elite
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame in 18.5", the Specialized Camber Elite in XL places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 48 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +44 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame, 18.5"Specialized Camber Elite, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame 18.5" | Specialized Camber Elite XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 479mm | +48 mm |
| Stack | 568 | 598mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 68.5° | 71° | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131 | 1175mm | +44 mm |
| BB drop | 5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 338 | 335mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 769mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 534mm | +89 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame. Full charts: 2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frame, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 FrameSpecialized 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 EX 9.9 Frame9.9 Frame | Specialized Camber EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek IS-3 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon TK Gold |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Ario RL |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore M430 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG20 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Captain Sport |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss 445D |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Riva |
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