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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 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 Expert Carbon 29 in M, the Trek Stache in 17.5 in places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−13 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−19 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.7°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29 is drawn. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 17.5 in are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29 MTrek Stache 17.5 inDifference
Reach427mm414−13 mm
Stack614mm610−4 mm
Head tube angle69°68.3°−0.7°
Seat tube angle69.4°not listed
Chainstay length450mm445−5 mm
Wheelbase1147mm1128−19 mm
BB drop34mmnot listed
BB height338mm316−22 mm
Standover741mm777+36 mm
Seat tube length430mm419−11 mm
Head tube length100mm103+3 mm
Effective top tubenot listed600

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 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 Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29Trek Stache6
FrameSpecialized FACT ISTrek Alpha Platinum
ForkFox F130 RLRockShox XC32
Rear shockFox Brainnot listed
ShifterSRAM X9Shimano Deore
DerailleurSRAM X-7, SRAM X.0SRAM X-5, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM PG-1050Shimano HG62
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetSRAM S-2200not listed
WheelsetRoval Controlnot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory Control, Specialized Ground ControlBontrager XR3
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLiteBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized HengeBontrager Evoke 1.5
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M395
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57E

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