2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29
The L is the Salsa Timberjack 29 size closest to your ML Trek Stache AL Frameset. 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 Salsa Timberjack 29
Compared with the Trek Stache AL Frameset in ML, the Salsa Timberjack 29 in L places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Trek Stache AL Frameset is drawn. The Salsa Timberjack 29 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Stache AL Frameset ML | Salsa Timberjack 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 454 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 620 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.8° | 67.6 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 629 | 641 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1135 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | 57 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 322 | not listed | |
| Standover | 768 | 797 | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 482.6 | +38 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 509 |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 29 minus the Trek Stache AL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Stache AL FramesetSalsa Timberjack 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 Stache AL FramesetAL Frameset | Salsa Timberjack 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
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