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2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 vs 2014 Trek Stache

The Trek Stache size closest to your L is the 21 in. Compare the 21 in instead

What changes on the Trek Stache

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 in L, the Trek Stache in 23 in places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 29 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+29 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 (L)The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1183

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 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 Expert EVO 29 LTrek Stache 23 inDifference
Reach435mm464+29 mm
Stack643mm625−18 mm
Head tube angle68°68.6°+0.6°
Seat tube angle68.8°not listed
Chainstay length455mm445−10 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1181−2 mm
BB drop37mmnot listed
BB height335mm316−19 mm
Standover750mm844+94 mm
Seat tube length468mm545+77 mm
Head tube length125mm118−7 mm
Effective top tubenot listed661

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert EVO 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 EVO 29Expert EVO 29Trek Stache6
ForkRockShox Revelation RL 29RockShox XC32
Rear shockFox RP23 Adaptive Logicnot listed
ShifterSRAM X-7Shimano 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 Traverse 29not listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory ControlBontrager XR3
SeatpostSpecialized Command Post BlackLiteBontrager SSR
SaddleSpecialized HengeBontrager Evoke 1.5
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Platinum
Brakenot listedShimano Acera M395
Headsetnot listedFSA NO.57E

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