2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 in ML, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 27.5 ML | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 475mm | +43 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 608mm | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 68° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | 638mm | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 420mm | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1176mm | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | 23mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 333 | not listed | |
| Standover | 730 | 767mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 523mm | +78 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 27.5Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
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 27.57 27.5 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RL | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M627 | SRAM NX |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | SRAM Power |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Duster Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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