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2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 C Frameset 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 C 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 Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 C Frameset 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 C 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 C Frameset MLSpecialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie MDifference
Reach432440mm+8 mm
Stack574606mm+32 mm
Head tube angle68.0°66°−2.0°
Effective top tube608584mm−24 mm
Chainstay length433433mm±0 mm
Wheelbase11551190mm+35 mm
BB drop1719mm+2 mm
BB height333354mm+21 mm
Standover730769mm+39 mm
Seat tube length445430mm−15 mm
Head tube length11095mm−15 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed76.7°
Fork lengthnot listed569mm

Differences are the Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 C Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 C Frameset, 2018 Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 27.5 C FramesetSpecialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie

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 C Frameset27.5 C FramesetSpecialized Enduro Comp 29/6FattieComp 29/6Fattie
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
Forknot listedRockShox Yari RC 6Fattie
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Monarch Plus
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG-1150
Chainnot listedKMC X-11
Cranksetnot listedRace Face Aeffect
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse 29
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide R
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Comp

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