2015 Trek Stache vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29
The ML is the Trek Fuel EX 29 size closest to your 21 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 21 in, the Trek Fuel EX 29 in ML places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Stache numbers we have for size 21 in are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache 21 in | Trek Fuel EX 29 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 443 | 437 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 611 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.6° | 68.8° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 617 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 436 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1161 | 1151 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 334 | +18 mm |
| Standover | 824 | 780 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 445 | −63 mm |
| Head tube length | 118 | 115 | −3 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: 2015 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 Stache7 | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox Recon |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM X-5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, Shimano SLX | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM PG 1020 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 Expert | Bontrager XR3 |
| Rim | Bontrager Duster Elite | Bontrager AT-650 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M447 | Shimano Acera M355 |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.57E | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF89.5 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC22 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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