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2017 Trek Stache 9.8 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b size closest to your L Trek Stache 9.8. 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 Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

Compared with the Trek Stache 9.8 in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+20 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (L) and 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Stache 9.8 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b is the colored outline on top.J 1145

Trek Stache 9.8, LSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Stache 9.8 LSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b LDifference
Reach451445mm−6 mm
Stack639642mm+3 mm
Head tube angle68.4°68°−0.4°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube641620mm−21 mm
Chainstay length420435mm+15 mm
Wheelbase11451165mm+20 mm
BB drop72not listed
BB height328327mm−1 mm
Standover792738mm−54 mm
Seat tube length470468mm−2 mm
Head tube length100not listed

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b minus the Trek Stache 9.8. Full charts: 2017 Trek Stache 9.8, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache 9.8Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

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 9.89.8Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650bS-Works EVO 650b
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox Pike RCRockShox Pike RCT3
ShifterSRAM X1SRAM XX1
DerailleurSRAM X01SRAM XX1
CassetteSRAM XG-1175SRAM XX1
ChainSRAM PC1110SRAM PC-XX1
CranksetSRAM X1not listed
Bottom bracketTrek PF92not listed
WheelsetBontrager Line Pro 40not listed
TireBontrager ChupacabraSpecialized Butcher Control, Specialized Slaughter Control
BrakeSRAM Guide RSShimano XTR
HandlebarBontrager Linenot listed
StemBontrager LineSyntace F109
SeatpostBontrager Line 125Specialized Command Post IR
SaddleBontrager Montrose EliteSpecialized Henge Expert
Rear shocknot listedFox FLOAT CTD Factory
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL Fattie
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized Command Post IR

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