2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
The S is the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ size closest to your S Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 in S, the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 is drawn. The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 S | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 409 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 602 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.6 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 575mm | 591 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1114mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 51mm | 55 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 319mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 746mm | 700 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 381 | −13 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 509 | −22 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 100 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ minus the Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine Cinch | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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