2018 Trek Fuel EX vs 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Fuse 27.5
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX numbers we have for size 15.5 are missing the reach and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 15.5 | Specialized Fuse 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 440mm | |
| Stack | 609 | 603mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 566 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1122 | 1160mm | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 39 | not listed | |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 760 | 739mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394 | 410mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EXSpecialized Fuse 27.5
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.
| Part | Trek Fuel EX | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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