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2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset vs 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29

The XL is the Salsa Timberjack 29 size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Salsa Timberjack 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−20 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+16 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

2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset (XL)The Trek Stache AL Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1171

Only the Trek Stache AL Frameset is drawn. The Salsa Timberjack 29 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Stache AL Frameset XLSalsa Timberjack 29 XLDifference
Reach464480+16 mm
Stack654634−20 mm
Head tube angle67.8°67.6−0.2°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.2−0.3°
Effective top tube666671+5 mm
Chainstay length420not listed
Wheelbase1171not listed
BB drop6557−8 mm
BB height322not listed
Standover779833+54 mm
Seat tube length521533.4+12 mm
Head tube length110135+25 mm
Fork lengthnot listed509

Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 29 minus the Trek Stache AL Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Stache AL Frameset, 2020 Salsa Timberjack 29.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache AL FramesetSalsa Timberjack 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 AL FramesetAL FramesetSalsa Timberjack 29
FrameTrek Alpha Platinumnot listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed

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