2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 vs 2017 Trek Stache
The S is the Trek Stache size closest to your XS 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 Trek Stache
Compared with the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 in XS, the Trek Stache in S places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29, XSTrek Stache, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 XS | Trek Stache S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 379 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 603mm | 621 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.4° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 553mm | 563 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 420 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078mm | 1071 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 61 | |
| BB height | 317mm | 329 | +12 mm |
| Standover | 715mm | 798 | +83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 330mm | 394 | +64 mm |
| Fork length | 500mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 90 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29, 2017 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29Trek Stache
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 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Hub | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 |
| Rim | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | Tektro Auriga | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG50 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
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