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2016 Specialized ENDURO 29 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your L is the XL. Compare the XL instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 51 mm lower and 57 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 90 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−51 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−57 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−90 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2016 Specialized ENDURO 29 (L) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized ENDURO 29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1186

Specialized ENDURO 29, LSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized ENDURO 29 LSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 SDifference
Reach445388mm−57 mm
Stack641590mm−51 mm
Head tube angle67.567°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7574°−1.0°
Effective top tube611558mm−53 mm
Chainstay length430420mm−10 mm
Wheelbase11861096mm−90 mm
BB drop2218mm−4 mm
BB height351not listed
Standover783742mm−41 mm
Seat tube length470396mm−74 mm
Head tube length120105mm−15 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

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

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.

PartSpecialized ENDURO 29Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
Forknot listedÖhlins RXF 36
Rear shocknot listedÖhlins STX
Shifternot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL 27.5
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide RS
Stemnot listedSyntace F109
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Expert

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