2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset vs 2018 Salsa Timberjack

What changes on the Salsa Timberjack

Compared with the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset in 26", the Salsa Timberjack in 20 places the top of the head tube 80 mm lower and 55 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 137 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−80 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−55 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−137 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.9°

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

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.