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2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5 vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 65 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+32 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+35 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+65 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5 (M) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5 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 Gen 5, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5 MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XLDifference
Reach445480mm+35 mm
Stack605637mm+32 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle75.5°74.2°−1.3°
Effective top tube602not listed
Chainstay length435432mm−3 mm
Wheelbase11781243mm+65 mm
BB drop2821mm−7 mm
BB height346336mm−10 mm
Standover747774mm+27 mm
Seat tube length420505mm+85 mm
Head tube length100155mm+55 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5. Full charts: 2022 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Gen 5Specialized 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 9.8 Gen 59.8 GX AXS Gen 5Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkFox 36 PerformanceFox FLOAT Rhythm
ShifterSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XTR M9100
DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XTR M9100
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR M9100
ChainSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR M9100
CranksetSRAM GX EagleRace Face Next
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
WheelsetBontrager Line Elite 30Roval Traverse SL
TireBontrager XR4 Team IssueSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
BrakeSRAM G2 RS 4-pistonShimano XTR M9120
HandlebarBontrager Linenot listed
StemBontrager LineSpecialized Deity
HeadsetTrek Knock Blocknot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line Elite DropperFox Transfer
SaddleBontrager ArvadaSpecialized Myth 155
Rear shocknot listedFox FLOAT DPX2 Factory
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity

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