2012 Salsa Horsethief vs 2014 Trek Stache
The Trek Stache size closest to your M is the 19 in. Compare the 19 in instead
What changes on the Trek Stache
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Trek Stache in 17.5 in places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Horsethief numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Trek Stache 17.5 in | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422.6 | 414 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 622.7 | 610 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.6 | 68.3° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.6 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 618 | 600 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 445 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 25.6 | not listed | |
| Standover | 786.6 | 777 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | 419 | −38 mm |
| Fork length | 545 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 103 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1128 | |
| BB height | not listed | 316 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2012 Salsa Horsethief, 2014 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefTrek Stache
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 | Salsa Horsethief | Trek Stache6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox XC32 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X-5, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG62 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR3 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Acera M395 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.57E |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
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