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2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The ML is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your M 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 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 27.5+ numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Timberjack 27.5+ MTrek Stache AL Frameset MLDifference
Reach426431+5 mm
Stack611644+33 mm
Head tube angle67.667.8°+0.2°
Seat tube angle73.273.5°+0.3°
Effective top tube611629+18 mm
BB drop5565+10 mm
Standover739768+29 mm
Seat tube length431.8445+13 mm
Fork length509not listed
Head tube length110100−10 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed420
Wheelbasenot listed1135
BB heightnot listed322

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+. Full charts: 2020 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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