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2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The L is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your MD - Rigid Fork Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1. 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 29 NX1 in MD - Rigid Fork, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+42 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 numbers we have for size MD - Rigid Fork are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Timberjack 29 NX1 MD - Rigid ForkTrek Stache AL Frameset LDifference
Reach439445+6 mm
Stack602644+42 mm
Head tube angle68.867.8°−1.0°
Seat tube angle74.473.5°−0.9°
Effective top tube607643+36 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1149
BB drop6465+1 mm
Standover738782+44 mm
Seat tube length431.8470+38 mm
Fork length483not listed
Head tube length110100−10 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
BB heightnot listed322

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1Trek Stache AL 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.

PartSalsa Timberjack 29 NX1Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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