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2019 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The XL is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your XL Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. 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 27.5+ in XL, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+20 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−16 mm
Shorter 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 27.5+ numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Timberjack 27.5+ XLTrek Stache AL Frameset XLDifference
Reach480464−16 mm
Stack634654+20 mm
Head tube angle67.667.8°+0.2°
Seat tube angle73.273.5°+0.3°
Effective top tube671666−5 mm
BB drop5565+10 mm
Standover813779−34 mm
Seat tube length533.4521−12 mm
Fork length509not listed
Head tube length135110−25 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
Wheelbasenot listed1171
BB heightnot listed322

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. Full charts: 2019 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack 27.5+Trek 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 27.5+Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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