2018 Trek Fuel EX 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 27.5 Plus in ML, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus, MLSpecialized Fuse 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus ML | Specialized Fuse 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 480mm | +35 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 630mm | +23 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 | 1213mm | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 734 | 789mm | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 505mm | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 135mm | +35 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 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 27.5 Plus5 27.5 Plus | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6020, Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula DC511 | Specialized Stout |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID |
| Hub | Formula DC-511, Bontrager Boost148 | not listed |
| Rim | Sun Ringlé Duroc 40 SL | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M315 | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Specialized Stout |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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