2018 Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The M is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset. 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 Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset in M, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −37 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset, MSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset M | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 425mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 590mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 68° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 578 | 583mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 420mm | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | 1119mm | −37 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 23mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | 728mm | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 430mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115mm | +15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Fuel EX AL Frameset, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX AL FramesetSpecialized 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 AL FramesetAL Frameset | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Power |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Sport |
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