2017 Salsa Timberjack 27.5 Plus vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+
The XL is the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ size closest to your XL - Rigid Fork Salsa Timberjack 27.5 Plus. 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 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 27.5 Plus in XL - Rigid Fork, the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- 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 27.5 Plus 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 27.5 Plus XL - Rigid Fork | Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492 | 458mm | −34 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 643mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 67.5° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.4 | 73° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 667.2 | 656mm | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | 1185mm | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 64 | 51mm | −13 mm |
| Standover | 814 | 830mm | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533.4 | 505mm | −28 mm |
| Fork length | 483 | 530mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 130mm | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 312mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ minus the Salsa Timberjack 27.5 Plus. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 27.5 Plus, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Timberjack 27.5 PlusSpecialized Fuse Comp 27.5+
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 27.5 Plus | Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+Comp 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Recon RL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized TransX Dropper |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Trans-X Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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