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2017 Trek Session 27.5 vs 2017 Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B

The M is the Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B size closest to your M Trek Session 27.5. 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 Demo FSR LTD 650B

Compared with the Trek Session 27.5 in M, the Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.7°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−13 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session 27.5 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Session 27.5 MSpecialized Demo FSR LTD 650B MDifference
Reach408420mm+12 mm
Stack603614mm+11 mm
Head tube angle64.2°63.5°−0.7°
Effective top tube590596mm+6 mm
Chainstay length443430mm−13 mm
Wheelbase12051208mm+3 mm
BB drop-912mm+21 mm
BB height364342mm−22 mm
Standover756698mm−58 mm
Seat tube length445367mm−78 mm
Head tube length150105mm−45 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74°

Differences are the Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B minus the Trek Session 27.5. Full charts: 2017 Trek Session 27.5, 2017 Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Session 27.5Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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 Session 27.58 27.5Specialized Demo FSR LTD 650B8 FSR LTD 650B
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox BoXXer RCnot listed
ShifterSRAM GX DHnot listed
DerailleurSRAM GXnot listed
CassetteSRAM GX DHnot listed
ChainSRAM PC1110not listed
CranksetSRAM Descendantnot listed
PedalsWellgo BO-87Bnot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss FR2150not listed
TireBontrager G4 Team Issuenot listed
BrakeSRAM Guide Rnot listed
HandlebarBontrager Rhythm Elitenot listed
HeadsetFSA Orbitnot listed
SeatpostBontrager Rhythm Elitenot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2not listed
Rear shocknot listedÖhlins TTX

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