2016 Specialized ENDURO 29 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5
The XL is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your XL Specialized ENDURO 29. 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
Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in XL places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized ENDURO 29, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized ENDURO 29 XL | Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 464mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 655 | 617mm | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 641 | 646mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 420mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212 | 1184mm | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 22 | 18mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 351 | not listed | |
| Standover | 789 | 764mm | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 523mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Specialized ENDURO 29. Full charts: 2016 Specialized ENDURO 29, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ENDURO 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5
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.
| Part | Specialized ENDURO 29 | Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Öhlins RXF 36 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Öhlins STX |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Traverse SL |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse SL 27.5 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Guide RS |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Expert |
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