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2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4

The Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Fuse M4

Compared with the Trek Stache AL Frameset in L, the Specialized Fuse M4 in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+13 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.3°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset (L)The Trek Stache AL Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1149

Only the Trek Stache AL Frameset is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Stache AL Frameset LSpecialized Fuse M4 MDifference
Reach445440mm−5 mm
Stack644625mm−19 mm
Head tube angle67.8°66.5°−1.3°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube643not listed
Chainstay length420not listed
Wheelbase11491162mm+13 mm
BB drop65not listed
BB height322not listed
Standover782750mm−32 mm
Seat tube length470410mm−60 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 mm
Fork lengthnot listed540mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the Trek Stache AL Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Stache AL Frameset, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache AL FramesetSpecialized Fuse M4

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 AL FramesetAL FramesetSpecialized Fuse M4
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed

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