2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie vs 2020 Trek Slash
The ML is the Trek Slash size closest to your M Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie. 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 Slash
Compared with the Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie in M, the Trek Slash in ML places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie is drawn. The Trek Slash numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie M | Trek Slash ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 446 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 606mm | 613 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66° | 65.6° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 584mm | 611 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 433 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190mm | 1203 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 19mm | 21 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 354mm | 352 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | 765 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 445 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 569mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 105 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Slash minus the Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6Fattie, 2020 Trek Slash.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6FattieTrek Slash
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 | Specialized Enduro Elite 29/6FattieElite 29/6Fattie | Trek Slash8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 | RockShox Yari RC |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch Plus | RockShox Deluxe RT3 RE:aktiv |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Aeffect | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Bontrager XR5 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 360 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Guide R |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | Bontrager Line |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Bontrager Arvada |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Line Comp 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Guide R |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Line |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Knock Block |
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