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2014 Trek Fuel EX vs 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26

The S is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 size closest to your 15.5" 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 Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX in 15.5", the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+21 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+17 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2014 Trek Fuel EX (15.5") and 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 is the colored outline on top.J 1072

Trek Fuel EX, 15.5"Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 15.5"Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 SDifference
Reach381398mm+17 mm
Stack546567mm+21 mm
Head tube angle68.0°68°±0.0°
Seat tube angle68.5°70°+1.5°
Effective top tube548not listed
Chainstay length425420mm−5 mm
Wheelbase10721090mm+18 mm
BB drop51mm−4 mm
BB height338338mm±0 mm
Standover745745mm±0 mm
Seat tube length367396mm+29 mm
Head tube length108110mm+2 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26 minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2014 Trek Fuel EX, 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EXSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26

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.

PartTrek Fuel EX6Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 26S-Works Carbon 26
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox SEKTORSpecialized Future Shock S140TA
ShifterShimano DeoreSRAM XX
DerailleurShimano Deore, Shimano SLX ShadowSRAM X.0, SRAM XX XX SL
CassetteShimano HG62SRAM XX
CranksetShimano Deore M522not listed
WheelsetFormula DC51Roval Control
TireBontrager XR3Specialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
BrakeAvid Elixir 3Avid XX World
HeadsetFSA NO.57SCnot listed
SeatpostBontrager SSRSpecialized Command Post BlackLite
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1Specialized Henge Expert
Rear shocknot listedFox Brain
Chainnot listedKMC X10
Hubnot listedRoval Control SL
Stemnot listedSyntace F109

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