2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 vs 2017 Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b
The M is the Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX 9.8 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 Camber Pro Carbon 650b
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 in ML, the Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 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 9.8 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 9.8 27.5 ML | Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 425mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 590mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 68° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | 583mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 420mm | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1119mm | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | 23mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 333 | not listed | |
| Standover | 730 | 730mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 430mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 105mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5, 2017 Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650b
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 9.8 27.59.8 27.5 | Specialized Camber Pro Carbon 650bPro Carbon 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | Fox 27.5 Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Henge Expert |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox FLOAT Factory |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Traverse |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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