2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 29
The XL is the Specialized Camber Men's 29 size closest to your XXL Trek Fuel EX 29. 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 Men's 29
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 in XXL, the Specialized Camber Men's 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29, XXLSpecialized Camber Men's 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 XXL | Specialized Camber Men's 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 471mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 655mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 75° | +1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 668 | 647mm | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1205 | 1197mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 42mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 334 | 330mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 784 | 764mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 559 | 523mm | −36 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 95mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 531mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 29 minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29Specialized Camber Men's 29
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 295 29 | Specialized Camber Men's 29Men's 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Recon RL 29 |
| Shifter | SRAM X-5 | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX | SRAM GX, Shimano Deore M592 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 | SRAM PG920 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-10 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Formula DC22 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager AT-650 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S-1255 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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