2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset 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 C Frameset 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 C Frameset, MLSpecialized Camber Men's 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX C Frameset 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 C Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX C Frameset, 2018 Specialized Camber Men's 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX C 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 C FramesetC Frameset | Specialized Camber Men's 27.5Men's 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Line | 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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