2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b in M places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−42 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−31 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−57 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−10 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b minus the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

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.