2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 vs 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
The Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 in ML, the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, MLSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29 ML | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 475mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 608mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.7° | 68° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7° | 75° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 616 | 638mm | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 420mm | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1176mm | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 23mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | 344 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 767mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 523mm | +83 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 522mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Men's 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.9 29, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 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 9.9 299.9 29 | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 FLOAT Factory | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM Power |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8020 4-piston | Tektro Gemini Comp |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line | 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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