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2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Camber 650b

The M is the Specialized Camber 650b size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset. 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 650b

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset in ML, the Specialized Camber 650b in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−36 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−13 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset MLSpecialized Camber 650b MDifference
Reach432425mm−7 mm
Stack574590mm+16 mm
Head tube angle68.0°68°±0.0°
Effective top tube608583mm−25 mm
Chainstay length433420mm−13 mm
Wheelbase11551119mm−36 mm
BB drop1723mm+6 mm
BB height333not listed
Standover730728mm−2 mm
Seat tube length445430mm−15 mm
Head tube length110105mm−5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed75°
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Camber 650b minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL Frameset, 2017 Specialized Camber 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 27.5 AL FramesetSpecialized Camber 650b

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 EX 27.5 AL Frameset27.5 AL FramesetSpecialized Camber 650b650b
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Forknot listedRockShox Sektor
Rear shocknot listedX-Fusion Pro RL
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Chainnot listedKMC X-10
Cranksetnot listedSRAM NX
Bottom bracketnot listedTruVativ Powerspline
Tirenot listedSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
Brakenot listedTektro Gemini Comp
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Sport

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