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2016 Specialized Camber 29 vs 2015 Trek Stache

The 23 in is the Trek Stache size closest to your XL Specialized Camber 29. 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

Compared with the Specialized Camber 29 in XL, the Trek Stache in 23 in places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−30 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2016 Specialized Camber 29 (XL)The Specialized Camber 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1197

Only the Specialized Camber 29 is drawn. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 23 in are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Camber 29 XLTrek Stache 23 inDifference
Reach471464−7 mm
Stack655625−30 mm
Head tube angle68.568.6°+0.1°
Seat tube angle75not listed
Effective top tube647661+14 mm
Chainstay length437445+8 mm
Wheelbase11971181−16 mm
BB drop42not listed
BB height330316−14 mm
Standover766844+78 mm
Seat tube length523545+22 mm
Fork length531not listed
Head tube length145118−27 mm

Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Specialized Camber 29. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Camber 29, 2015 Trek Stache.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Camber 29Trek Stache

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.

PartSpecialized Camber 29S-Works 29Trek Stache7
ForkRockShox RS-1 29RockShox Recon
Rear shockFox Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM XX1Shimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM XX1SRAM X-7, Shimano SLX
CassetteSRAM XX1Shimano HG50
ChainSRAM PC-XX1KMC X10
CranksetS Works FACT carbonnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM PF30not listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlBontrager XR3 Expert
HubRoval Traverse, Roval Traverse SLnot listed
RimRoval Traverse SL 29Bontrager Duster Elite
BrakeShimano XTRShimano Deore M447
HandlebarSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
StemSyntace F109Bontrager Rhythm
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
HeadsetSpecialized Hella FlushFSA NO.57E
Dropper postSpecialized Command Post IRccnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post IRccnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge ExpertBontrager Evoke 2
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum

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