2016 Ibis Ripley LS vs 2018 Trek Stache 9.7

What changes on the Trek Stache 9.7

Compared with the Ibis Ripley LS in L, the Trek Stache 9.7 in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+13 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+17 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−18 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.3°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Ibis Ripley LS numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Stache 9.7 minus the Ibis Ripley LS. Full charts: 2016 Ibis Ripley LS, 2018 Trek Stache 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Ibis Ripley LSTrek Stache 9.7

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.