2014 Trek Stache vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29
The M is the Trek Fuel EX 29 size closest to your 17.5 in Trek Stache. 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 Fuel EX 29
Compared with the Trek Stache in 17.5 in, the Trek Fuel EX 29 in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 17.5 in are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache 17.5 in | Trek Fuel EX 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 426 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 602 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.3° | 68.8° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 603 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 436 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1136 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 334 | +18 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 766 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 420 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 103 | 105 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.6° | |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX 29 minus the Trek Stache. Full charts: 2014 Trek Stache, 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek StacheTrek Fuel EX 29
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 Stache6 | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox XC32 | RockShox Recon |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM X-5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG62 | SRAM PG 1020 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | Bontrager XR3 |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M395 | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Headset | FSA NO.57E | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF89.5 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC22 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager AT-650 |
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