2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
The XS is the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ size closest to your S Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/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 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
Compared with the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 in S, the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ in XS places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 is drawn. The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 S | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 389 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 601 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.6 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 585mm | 571 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1101mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 51mm | 55 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 317mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 755mm | 684 | −71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 373mm | 355.6 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | 509 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 100 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ minus the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
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 Fuse 6Fattie/296Fattie/29 | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Auriga | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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