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2018 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29 vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The ML is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your S Specialized Fuse Comp 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 AL Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29 in S, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in ML places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+39 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+31 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+23 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2018 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29 (S) and 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset (ML), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Stache AL Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1112

Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29, STrek Stache AL Frameset, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29 STrek Stache AL Frameset MLDifference
Reach400mm431+31 mm
Stack605mm644+39 mm
Head tube angle67.5°67.8°+0.3°
Seat tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube575mm629+54 mm
Chainstay length430mm420−10 mm
Wheelbase1112mm1135+23 mm
BB drop51mm65+14 mm
BB height319mm322+3 mm
Standover755mm768+13 mm
Seat tube length394mm445+51 mm
Fork length510mmnot listed
Head tube length100mm100±0 mm

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29Trek Stache AL Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie/29Comp 6Fattie/29Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset
ForkManitou Machete 29/6Fattienot listed
ShifterSRAM NXnot listed
DerailleurSRAM NXnot listed
CassetteSRAM PG-1130not listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetSpecialized Stoutnot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Controlnot listed
RimSpecialized Stoutnot listed
BrakeTektro HD-M735not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
Dropper postTranzX Droppernot listed
SeatpostTranzX Droppernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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