2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus vs 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5
The Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Fuse 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus in ML, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 45 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −45 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −57 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, MLSpecialized Fuse 27.5, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus ML | Specialized Fuse 27.5 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 400mm | −45 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 603mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2° | 66° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 74° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | 1120mm | −57 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 728 | 717mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 340mm | −100 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 Plus, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5 PlusSpecialized Fuse 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 9.8 27.5 Plus9.8 27.5 Plus | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | Specialized Stout |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | Specialized Stout |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 3 | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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