2018 Salsa Timberjack vs 2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset
The 26" is the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset size closest to your 24 Salsa Timberjack. 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 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset
Compared with the Salsa Timberjack in 24, the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset in 26" places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Salsa Timberjack is drawn. The Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset numbers we have for size 26" are missing the seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Timberjack 24 | Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset 26" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 381 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 525 | 519 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.0 | 69.4° | +1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1045 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 20 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 593 | 649 | +56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 330 | 318 | −12 mm |
| Fork length | 446 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset minus the Salsa Timberjack. Full charts: 2018 Salsa Timberjack, 2016 Trek Fuel EX Jr Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa TimberjackTrek Fuel EX Jr Frameset
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 | Salsa Timberjack | Trek Fuel EX Jr FramesetJr Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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