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2017 Trek Stache 9.6 vs 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

The M is the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 size closest to your M Trek Stache 9.6. 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 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

Compared with the Trek Stache 9.6 in M, the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−7 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Trek Stache 9.6 (M) and 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Stache 9.6 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 is the colored outline on top.J 1112

Trek Stache 9.6, MSpecialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Stache 9.6 MSpecialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 MDifference
Reach422415mm−7 mm
Stack630622mm−8 mm
Head tube angle68.4°68.5°+0.1°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Effective top tube608605mm−3 mm
Chainstay length420435mm+15 mm
Wheelbase11121121mm+9 mm
BB drop72not listed
BB height328317mm−11 mm
Standover791785mm−6 mm
Seat tube length419432mm+13 mm
Head tube length90100mm+10 mm
Fork lengthnot listed520mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 minus the Trek Stache 9.6. Full charts: 2017 Trek Stache 9.6, 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache 9.6Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Stache 9.69.6Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29Sport 6Fattie/29
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox Yari RCSR Suntour XCR
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM X5
DerailleurSRAM GXSRAM GX
CassetteSRAM XG 1150not listed
ChainSRAM PC1110SRAM PC-1031
CranksetSRAM X1 1200SRAM NX
Bottom bracketTrek PF92not listed
TireBontrager ChupacabraSpecialized Ground Control
HubBontrager Boost148Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141
RimSun Ringlé Duroc 50 SLSpecialized Stout 38 27.5
BrakeSRAM Guide RTektro Gemini
HandlebarBontrager Rhythm EliteSpecialized Stout
StemBontrager Rhythmnot listed
SeatpostKS eThirty Integranot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2Specialized Henge Sport
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip

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