2019 Trek Stache 9.7 vs 2019 Raleigh Talus

What changes on the Raleigh Talus

Compared with the Trek Stache 9.7 in L, the Raleigh Talus in L places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−34 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−24 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−32 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.7°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

Only the Trek Stache 9.7 is drawn. The Raleigh Talus numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Raleigh Talus minus the Trek Stache 9.7. Full charts: 2019 Trek Stache 9.7, 2019 Raleigh Talus.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache 9.7Raleigh Talus

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.