2017 Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset
The XL is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your XL - Rigid Fork Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal. 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 Trek Stache AL Frameset
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal in XL - Rigid Fork, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal numbers we have for size XL - Rigid Fork are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal XL - Rigid Fork | Trek Stache AL Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492 | 464 | −28 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 654 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 67.8° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.4 | 73.5° | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 667.2 | 666 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | 1171 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 64 | 65 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 814 | 779 | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533.4 | 521 | −12 mm |
| Fork length | 483 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | 110 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 | |
| BB height | not listed | 322 |
Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus CharcoalTrek Stache AL Frameset
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 Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal | Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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