2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's vs 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
The S is the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie size closest to your S Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's. 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 Fuse Comp 6Fattie
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's in S, the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie in S places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's, SSpecialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's S | Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 400mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 605mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 67.5° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 74° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 575mm | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 | 1112mm | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 51mm | +39 mm |
| BB height | 338 | not listed | |
| Standover | 762 | 755mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394 | 394mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110mm | +10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 510mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's. Full charts: 2017 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women's, 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Women'sSpecialized Fuse Comp 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 Women's9.8 Women's | Specialized Fuse Comp 6FattieComp 6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | Manitou Machete |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8000 | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | Specialized Stout XC |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Duster Elite | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | TRP Slate X2 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line 125 | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Henge Comp |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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