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2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your M Trek Fuel EX 9.8. 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 27.5

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−10 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 (M) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1178

Trek Fuel EX 9.8, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 9.8 MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 MDifference
Reach445435mm−10 mm
Stack605596mm−9 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75°−0.5°
Effective top tube602not listed
Chainstay length435432mm−3 mm
Wheelbase11781179mm+1 mm
BB drop2821mm−7 mm
BB height346336mm−10 mm
Standover747743mm−4 mm
Seat tube length420410mm−10 mm
Head tube length100110mm+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8. Full charts: 2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.8, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 9.8Specialized Stumpjumper 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 9.89.8Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
FrameTrek Fuel EXnot listed
ForkFox 36 PerformanceFox FLOAT Rhythm
Rear shockFox FloatFox FLOAT DPX2 Factory
ShifterShimano XTShimano XTR M9100
DerailleurShimano XTShimano XTR M9100
CassetteShimano XTShimano XTR M9100
ChainShimano XT M8100Shimano XTR M9100
CranksetTruVativ DescendantRace Face Next
ChainringTruVativ Descendantnot listed
Bottom bracketShimano MT500not listed
WheelsetBontrager LineRoval Traverse SL
TireBontrager XR4 Team Issue, Michelin Wild AMSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
BrakeShimano XT M8020, Shimano SLX M7120Shimano XTR M9120
RotorShimano SM-RT66not listed
HandlebarBontrager Linenot listed
StemBontrager LineSpecialized Deity
GripsBontrager XR TrailSpecialized Deity
HeadsetBontrager Knock Block Integratednot listed
Dropper postBontrager Linenot listed
SaddleBontrager ArvadaSpecialized Myth 155
Seatpostnot listedFox Transfer

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