2014 Trek Fuel EX 26 vs 2012 Specialized Camber Elite
The S is the Specialized Camber Elite size closest to your 15.5" Trek Fuel EX 26. 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 26 in 15.5", the Specialized Camber Elite in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 26, 15.5"Specialized Camber Elite, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 26 15.5" | Specialized Camber Elite S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 401mm | +20 mm |
| Stack | 546 | 561mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 68.5° | 71° | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072 | 1082mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 338 | 335mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 744mm | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 367 | 394mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube length | 108 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Elite minus the Trek Fuel EX 26. Full charts: 2014 Trek Fuel EX 26, 2012 Specialized Camber Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 26Specialized 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 266 26 | Specialized Camber EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SEKTOR | RockShox Recon TK Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M430 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX Shadow | Shimano Deore M660E, Shimano SLX M772 Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | Shimano HG20 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M522 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Specialized Captain Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M445 | Avid Elixir 3, Avid Elixir 3 SLR |
| Headset | FSA NO.57SC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | 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 |
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