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2021 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 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 Gen 5. 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 Gen 5 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
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5 (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 Gen 5 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 Gen 5, 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 Gen 5 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 length436432mm−4 mm
Wheelbase11781170mm−8 mm
BB drop2828mm±0 mm
BB height346325mm−21 mm
Standover748735mm−13 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 Gen 5. Full charts: 2021 Trek Fuel EX Gen 5, 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX Gen 5Specialized 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 Gen 55 Gen 5Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Comp Carbon 27.5Men's Comp Carbon 27.5 12-speed
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox ReconFox FLOAT 34 Rhythm
ShifterShimano Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
CassetteTrek Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
ChainShimano DeoreSRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano Deore M511SRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketShimano MT500SRAM DUB
TireBontrager XR4 CompSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory
HubFormula DC-511not listed
RimAlex Rims MD35Roval Traverse 27.5
StemBontrager Rhythmnot listed
HeadsetTrek Knock Blocknot listed
SeatpostTranzX JD-YSP18 dropperX-Fusion Manic
SaddleBontrager ArvadaSpecialized Phenom Comp
Rear shocknot listedFox Float DPS Performance
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide R
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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