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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 vs 2014 Trek Stache

The Trek Stache size closest to your M is the 19 in. Compare the 19 in instead

What changes on the Trek Stache

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 in M, the Trek Stache in 23 in places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+37 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+34 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 (M)The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1147

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 is drawn. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 23 in are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29 MTrek Stache 23 inDifference
Reach427mm464+37 mm
Stack614mm625+11 mm
Head tube angle69°68.6°−0.4°
Seat tube angle69.4°not listed
Chainstay length450mm445−5 mm
Wheelbase1147mm1181+34 mm
BB drop34mmnot listed
BB height338mm316−22 mm
Standover741mm844+103 mm
Seat tube length430mm545+115 mm
Head tube length100mm118+18 mm
Effective top tubenot listed661

Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29, 2014 Trek Stache.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29Trek Stache

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 Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29S-Works Carbon 29Trek Stache6
ForkFox F130 RLC FactoryRockShox XC32
Rear shockFox Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM XXShimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM X.0, SRAM XX XX SLSRAM X-5, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM XXShimano HG62
ChainKMC X10not listed
WheelsetRoval Controlnot listed
TireSpecialized S-Works Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlBontrager XR3
HubRoval Control SL 29not listed
BrakeAvid XX WorldShimano Acera M395
StemSyntace F109not listed
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLiteBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized Henge ExpertBontrager Evoke 1.5
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57E

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