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2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ vs 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset

The L is the Trek Stache AL Frameset size closest to your L Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+. 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 Expert 27.5+ in L, the Trek Stache AL Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−12 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ (L) and 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Trek Stache AL Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1161

Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+, LTrek Stache AL Frameset, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse Expert 27.5+ LTrek Stache AL Frameset LDifference
Reach440mm445+5 mm
Stack629mm644+15 mm
Head tube angle67.5°67.8°+0.3°
Seat tube angle73°73.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube633mm643+10 mm
Chainstay length430mm420−10 mm
Wheelbase1161mm1149−12 mm
BB drop51mm65+14 mm
BB height312mm322+10 mm
Standover806mm782−24 mm
Seat tube length470mm470±0 mm
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length115mm100−15 mm

Differences are the Trek Stache AL Frameset minus the Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+, 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse Expert 27.5+Trek 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 Expert 27.5+Expert 27.5+Trek Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset
ForkRockShox Reba RLnot listed
ShifterSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatorynot listed
RimSpecialized Stoutnot listed
BrakeSRAM Level T, SRAM Levelnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
Dropper postSpecialized TransX Droppernot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Trans-X Droppernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Henge Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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