2019 Raleigh Talus vs 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

What changes on the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

Compared with the Raleigh Talus in M, the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 in XL places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 81 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+53 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+55 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+81 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Raleigh Talus numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 minus the Raleigh Talus. Full charts: 2019 Raleigh Talus, 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29.

Where each sits in its class

Raleigh TalusSpecialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

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.