2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 in ML, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +50 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, MLSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29 ML | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437 | 467mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 661mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 74° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 643mm | +26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 435mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1193mm | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | 327mm | −7 mm |
| Standover | 780 | 754mm | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 523mm | +78 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 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 9.8 299.8 29 | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | not listed |
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