2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 vs 2017 Trek Stache
The Trek Stache size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Stache
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 in M, the Trek Stache in XL places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 36 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +36 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29, MTrek Stache, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 M | Trek Stache XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 456 | +36 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 640 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68.4° | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 607mm | 646 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 420 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134mm | 1155 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 51mm | 61 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 319mm | 329 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 770mm | 808 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 521 | +87 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29, 2017 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29Expert Carbon 6Fattie/29 | Trek Stache5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm | Manitou Machete 32 Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine Cinch | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Bontrager Chupacabra |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | Sun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Hub | not listed | Bontrager Boost110, Bontrager Boost148 |
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