2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your 26" is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX Jr in 26", the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 89 mm higher and 94 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 131 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +89 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +94 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +131 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX Jr numbers we have for size 26" are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Jr 26" | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 475mm | +94 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 608mm | +89 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.4° | 68° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 638mm | +103 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 | 1176mm | +131 mm |
| BB drop | 20 | 23mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 649 | 767mm | +118 mm |
| Seat tube length | 318 | 523mm | +205 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75° | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX Jr. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX JrSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5
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 JrJr | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | X-Fusion Velvet RL | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-10 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Formula DC20, 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 | Trek Dialed | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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