2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29 vs 2015 Trek Stache

What changes on the Trek Stache

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29 in M, the Trek Stache in 21 in places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+6 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+27 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+6 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.6°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−10 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29 is drawn. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 21 in are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29. Full charts: 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29, 2015 Trek Stache.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon EVO 29Trek Stache

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.