2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 vs 2018 Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie
The Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 in ML, the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie in S places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 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 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 Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 415mm | −17 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 606mm | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0° | 66° | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 608 | 559mm | −49 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 433mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1165mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 17 | 19mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 333 | 354mm | +21 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 763mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 396mm | −49 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 9.8 27.5. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5, 2018 Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 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 9.8 27.59.8 27.5 | Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6FattieComp 29/6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | RockShox Yari RC 6Fattie |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB95 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Specialized Butcher |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Guide R |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | 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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