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2021 Trek Fuel EX vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX in ML, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 45 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−45 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−38 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Trek Fuel EX (ML) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1195

Trek Fuel EX, MLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX MLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 SDifference
Reach460415mm−45 mm
Stack609592mm−17 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.3°−0.2°
Effective top tube618not listed
Chainstay length436432mm−4 mm
Wheelbase11951157mm−38 mm
BB drop2821mm−7 mm
BB height346336mm−10 mm
Standover751739mm−12 mm
Seat tube length435380mm−55 mm
Head tube length105105mm±0 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2021 Trek Fuel EX, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EXSpecialized 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 EX5 DeoreSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox Recon SilverFox FLOAT Rhythm
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro 2Fox FLOAT DPX2 Factory
ShifterShimano Deore XT Di2Shimano XTR M9100
DerailleurShimano DeoreShimano XTR M9100
CassetteShimano Deore M6100Shimano XTR M9100
CranksetShimano MT511Race Face Next
WheelsetAlex Rims MD35Roval Traverse SL
TireBontrager XR4Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano XTR M9120
RotorShimano SM-RT56not listed
Dropper postTranzX JD-YSP18not listed
Chainnot listedShimano XTR M9100
Stemnot listedSpecialized Deity
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity
Seatpostnot listedFox Transfer
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Myth 155

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