2019 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The XL is the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your XL Trek Fuel EX 29. 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 29 in XL, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −38 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 29, XLSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 XL | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487 | 475mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 608mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 68° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 657 | 638mm | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 420mm | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1214 | 1176mm | −38 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 23mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 747 | 767mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 523mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29Specialized 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 295 29 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 | SRAM GX |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Cinch | SRAM NX |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | SRAM Power |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Rear shock | not listed | X-Fusion Pro RL |
| Chainring | not listed | Specialized X-Sync |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
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