2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 vs 2018 Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie
The M is the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 27.5. 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 Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 in ML, the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie in M places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
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 Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 440mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 606mm | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 66° | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | 584mm | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 433mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1190mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | 19mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 354mm | +21 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 769mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95mm | −15 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.7° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 569mm |
Differences are the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5, 2018 Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 27.5Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie
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 Enduro Comp 29/6FattieComp 29/6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RL | RockShox Yari RC 6Fattie |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano SLX | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M627 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Duster Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Specialized Butcher |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | SRAM Guide R |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Monarch Plus |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 29 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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