2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset vs 2018 Salsa Timberjack
The 24 is the Salsa Timberjack size closest to your 26" Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset. 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 Salsa Timberjack
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset in 26", the Salsa Timberjack in 24 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset numbers we have for size 26" are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset 26" | Salsa Timberjack 24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 375 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 525 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.4° | 68.0 | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 | 1032 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 20 | 30 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 649 | 593 | −56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 318 | 330 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 415 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 446 |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack minus the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset, 2018 Salsa Timberjack.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX Jr FramesetSalsa Timberjack
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 Jr FramesetJr Frameset | Salsa Timberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
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