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2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 vs 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX 9.7. 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 Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.7 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7 (M) and 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX 9.7 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1178

Trek Fuel EX 9.7, MSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 9.7 MSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 MDifference
Reach445444mm−1 mm
Stack605590mm−15 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°76°+0.5°
Effective top tube602591mm−11 mm
Chainstay length435432mm−3 mm
Wheelbase11781170mm−8 mm
BB drop2828mm±0 mm
BB height346325mm−21 mm
Standover747735mm−12 mm
Seat tube length420410mm−10 mm
Head tube length100110mm+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.7. Full charts: 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7, 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 9.7Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Fuel EX 9.79.7Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 12-speed
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkFox 36 RhythmFox FLOAT 34 Rhythm
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CranksetTruVativ DescendantSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
WheelsetBontrager Line Comp 30not listed
TireBontrager XR4 Team IssueSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
BrakeShimano MT420 4-PistonSRAM Guide R
HandlebarBontrager Linenot listed
StemBontrager Linenot listed
HeadsetTrek Knock Blocknot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line DropperX-Fusion Manic
SaddleBontrager ArvadaSpecialized Phenom Comp
Rear shocknot listedFox Float DPS Performance
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse 27.5
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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