Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $6,749
    $6,000
    $4,424$5,899
    Where to Buy
    $6,749

    At Trek

    $4,299

    36% off At Trek

    $1

    At

    $4,424

    25% off At Jenson USA

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    31.5 lbs29.5 lbs28.2 lbs
    7.2
    8.5
    7.0
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36Fox Performance Elite Float 34Fox Factory Float 38
    Shock
    Fox Float X PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float X2 Factory
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XTGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSGX Eagle, NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm140mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm130mm147mm
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    ibiscycles.com

    Summary
    The Trek Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6, Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, and Ibis Ripmo V2S GX are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bikes. The Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6 has carbon 29″ carbon wheels, the Stumpjumper Expert has better components and higher gearing, and the Ripmo V2S GX has a better fork and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2024 Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6
    2024 Stumpjumper Expert
    2023 Ripmo V2S GX
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    2024 Fuel EX 9.8 XT Gen 6

    28 mph

    2024 Stumpjumper Expert

    26 mph

    2023 Ripmo V2S GX

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    OCLV Mountain Carbon, internal storage, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, guided internal routing, magnesium rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, ISCG 05, 55mm chainline, BSA 73, downtube guard, shuttle guard, ABP, UDH, Boost148, 140mm travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, flip chip Head Tube/Bottom Bracket adjustment, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Carbon front and rear triangle

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Fork

    Fox Performance 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 34 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Factory Series, Float 38, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 185mm x 55mm

    Travel147mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance Elite, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x45mm

    Travel147mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Factory Series, X2 with EVOL, 210 x 55

    Travel147mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT501 BSA

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm Wide, Threaded

    Threaded (73mm BSA)

    Headset

    Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom, angle adjust cup compatible

    ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower

    Stem

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Ibis 31.8mmS/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm, 35mm clamp

    Ibis Aluminum, 780mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width

    Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

    WTB Silverado, 142mm

    Seatpost

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 345mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 440mm length; Size: L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 485mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9mm, 550mm length

    OneUp, Dropper Post-V2, MMX lever, 34.9 (S1:120mm, S2/S3:150mm, S4: 180mm, S5/S6: 210mm)

    KS Rage-i DropperS: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

    Deity Lockjaw

    Lizard Skin Charger

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Crank

    Shimano XT M8120, 30T, 55mm chainline, 170mm length

    SRAM GX Eagle Crankset, Alloy, Integrated Guard, 55mm Chainline, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm, S6: 175mm, 32T

    SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Cassette

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t

    SRAM XG 1275 10-52 12 speed

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    SRAM G2 R, 4 piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Size: XS, S, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 27.5''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''

    Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready

    Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Roval DT Swiss 370, Ratchet LN, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    Tires

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50''; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''

    Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 29x2.3"

    Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5” WT, EXO+ casing, 120tpi

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203mm

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