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2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2017 Trek Stache 9.6

The Trek Stache 9.6 size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Trek Stache 9.6

Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset in L, the Trek Stache 9.6 in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+25 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.9°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized ENDURO 29 Frameset LTrek Stache 9.6 XLDifference
Reach445mm470+25 mm
Stack641mm649+8 mm
Head tube angle67.5°68.4°+0.9°
Effective top tube617mm664+47 mm
Chainstay length430mm420−10 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1167−16 mm
BB height351mm328−23 mm
Standover783mm792+9 mm
Seat tube length470mm521+51 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5°
BB dropnot listed72
Head tube lengthnot listed110

Differences are the Trek Stache 9.6 minus the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, 2017 Trek Stache 9.6.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetTrek Stache 9.6

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.

PartSpecialized ENDURO 29 FramesetS-Works FramesetTrek Stache 9.69.6
FrameSpecialized FACT IS-XTrek OCLV
Rear shockCane Creek DBnot listed
Dropper postSpecialized Command Post IRnot listed
Forknot listedRockShox Yari RC
Shifternot listedSRAM GX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM GX
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG 1150
Chainnot listedSRAM PC1110
Cranksetnot listedSRAM X1 1200
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92
Tirenot listedBontrager Chupacabra
Hubnot listedBontrager Boost148
Rimnot listedSun Ringlé Duroc 50 SL
Brakenot listedSRAM Guide R
Handlebarnot listedBontrager Rhythm Elite
Stemnot listedBontrager Rhythm
Seatpostnot listedKS eThirty Integra
Saddlenot listedBontrager Evoke 2

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