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2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset

The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 in ML, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 45 mm higher and 29 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+45 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+29 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+52 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+14 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 (ML)The Trek Fuel EX 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1151

Only the Trek Fuel EX 29 is drawn. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Fuel EX 29 MLSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset XLDifference
Reach437466mm+29 mm
Stack611656mm+45 mm
Head tube angle68.8°69°+0.2°
Seat tube angle73.6°not listed
Effective top tube617648mm+31 mm
Chainstay length436450mm+14 mm
Wheelbase11511203mm+52 mm
BB drop3634mm−2 mm
BB height334338mm+4 mm
Standover780764mm−16 mm
Seat tube length445523mm+78 mm
Head tube length115145mm+30 mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Fuel EX 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 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.

PartTrek Fuel EX 295 29Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
ForkRockShox Reconnot listed
ShifterSRAM X-5not listed
DerailleurSRAM X-5, SRAM GXnot listed
CassetteSRAM PG 1020not listed
ChainKMC X10not listed
Bottom bracketTrek PF89.5not listed
TireBontrager XR3not listed
HubFormula DC22not listed
RimBontrager AT-650not listed
BrakeShimano Acera M355not listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SeatpostBontrager SSRnot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1.5not listed
Rear shocknot listedFox Brain
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized Command Post IR

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