2019 Trek Fuel EX Plus vs 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5
The M is the Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX Plus. 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 Fuse 27.5
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX Plus in ML, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX Plus, MLSpecialized Fuse 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Plus ML | Specialized Fuse 27.5 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446 | 440mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 603mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2° | 66° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2° | 74° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 430mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1160mm | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| BB height | 329 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 739mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 410mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 105mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX Plus. Full charts: 2019 Trek Fuel EX Plus, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 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 Plus5 Plus | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Cinch | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID |
| Hub | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims MD35 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | Specialized Stout |
| Headset | Trek Knock Block | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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