2019 Salsa Timberjack vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset
The ML is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your M Salsa Timberjack. 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 in M, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in ML places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- 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 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack M | Trek Stache AL Frameset ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426 | 431 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 644 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.6 | 67.8° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 73.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 629 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 57 | 65 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 760 | 768 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431.8 | 445 | +13 mm |
| Fork length | 509 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1135 | |
| BB height | not listed | 322 |
Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack. Full charts: 2019 Salsa Timberjack, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa TimberjackTrek 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 | Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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