2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2015 Trek Stache
The 21 in is the Trek Stache size closest to your L Trek Fuel EX 29. 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
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 in L, the Trek Stache in 21 in places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Fuel EX 29 is drawn. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 21 in are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 L | Trek Stache 21 in | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 443 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 625 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.6° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 632 | 640 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 445 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 | 1161 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| BB height | 334 | 316 | −18 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 824 | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 508 | +38 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 118 | +3 mm |
Differences are the Trek Stache minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2015 Trek Stache.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 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.
| Part | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 | Trek Stache7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Recon |
| Shifter | SRAM X-5 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX | SRAM X-7, Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Bontrager XR3 Expert |
| Hub | Formula DC22 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager AT-650 | Bontrager Duster Elite |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | Shimano Deore M447 |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | FSA NO.57E |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm |
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