2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ in L, the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ in S places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −31 mm
- Shorter 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 27.5+ 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 27.5+ L | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 409 | −31 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 602 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.6 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 591 | −42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1161mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 51mm | 55 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 806mm | 700 | −106 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 381 | −89 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 509 | −21 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 100 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ minus the Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+Salsa 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 27.5+Expert 27.5+ | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level T, SRAM Level | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized TransX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Trans-X Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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