2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 vs 2026 Salsa Timberjack 29
The Salsa Timberjack 29 size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Salsa Timberjack 29
Compared with the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 in ML, the Salsa Timberjack 29 in XL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 76 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +76 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9, MLSalsa Timberjack 29, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 ML | Salsa Timberjack 29 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 492.6 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 625.5 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.4 | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.1 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 659.3 | +54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 437.0 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1228.7 | +76 mm |
| BB drop | 46 | 56.6 | +11 mm |
| BB height | 328 | not listed | |
| Standover | 772 | 792.9 | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 457.2 | +17 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 125.0 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 543.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 29 minus the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9. Full charts: 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9, 2026 Salsa Timberjack 29.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9Salsa 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 Supercaliber SLR 9.9SLR 9.9 X0 AXS | Salsa Timberjack 29Deore 12 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Supercaliber | Salsa Timberjack |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | RockShox Recon Silver |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore MT510 |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM eTap | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 | Shimano TC500 |
| Tire | Bontrager Sainte-Anne RSL XR | Teravail Clifty |
| Brake | SRAM Level Silver | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RSL Integrated | TranzX alloy, 35.0 |
| Stem | Bontrager RSL Integrated | Salsa Guide Trail |
| Grips | ESI Chunky | Salsa File Tread |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | FSA Orbit |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb | TranzX YSI34 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Aeolus | WTB Solano Fusion |
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