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2021 Trek Fuel EX vs 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5

The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 size closest to your ML Trek Fuel EX. 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 in ML, the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Trek Fuel EX (ML) and 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 (L), 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 ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1195

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX MLSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 LDifference
Reach460465mm+5 mm
Stack609618mm+9 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.6°+0.1°
Effective top tube618624mm+6 mm
Chainstay length436432mm−4 mm
Wheelbase11951203mm+8 mm
BB drop2828mm±0 mm
BB height346325mm−21 mm
Standover751750mm−1 mm
Seat tube length435455mm+20 mm
Head tube length105140mm+35 mm
Fork lengthnot listed522mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX. Full charts: 2021 Trek Fuel EX, 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EXSpecialized 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 EX5 DeoreSpecialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 12-speed
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox Recon SilverFox FLOAT 34 Rhythm
Rear shockX-Fusion Pro 2Fox Float DPS Performance
ShifterShimano Deore XT Di2SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano DeoreSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteShimano Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano MT511SRAM NX Eagle
WheelsetAlex Rims MD35not listed
TireBontrager XR4Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
BrakeShimano MT200SRAM Guide R
RotorShimano SM-RT56not listed
Dropper postTranzX JD-YSP18X-Fusion Manic
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse 27.5
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Comp

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