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2016 Santa Cruz 5010 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset size closest to your M Santa Cruz 5010. 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 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Santa Cruz 5010 in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−15 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz 5010 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz 5010 MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset MDifference
Reach425414mm−11 mm
Stack595599mm+4 mm
Head tube angle6767°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.874°+0.2°
Wheelbase11411126mm−15 mm
BB drop2018mm−2 mm
BB height334not listed
Standover717748mm+31 mm
Effective top tubenot listed587mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed430mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm
Head tube lengthnot listed115mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset minus the Santa Cruz 5010. Full charts: 2016 Santa Cruz 5010, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz 5010Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

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.

PartSanta Cruz 5010Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 FramesetS-Works Frameset
Rear shocknot listedÖhlins STX

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