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2017 Trek Stache 9.8 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b

The XL is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b size closest to your XL Trek Stache 9.8. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b

Compared with the Trek Stache 9.8 in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+12 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (XL) and 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek Stache 9.8 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b is the colored outline on top.J 1167

Trek Stache 9.8, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Stache 9.8 XLSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b XLDifference
Reach470467mm−3 mm
Stack649661mm+12 mm
Head tube angle68.4°68°−0.4°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube664643mm−21 mm
Chainstay length420435mm+15 mm
Wheelbase11671193mm+26 mm
BB drop72not listed
BB height328327mm−1 mm
Standover792754mm−38 mm
Seat tube length521523mm+2 mm
Head tube length110not listed

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b minus the Trek Stache 9.8. Full charts: 2017 Trek Stache 9.8, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Stache 9.8Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b

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 9.89.8Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650bComp EVO 650b
FrameTrek OCLVnot listed
ForkRockShox Pike RCRockShox Revelation RC
ShifterSRAM X1SRAM X7
DerailleurSRAM X01SRAM X7, SRAM X-9
CassetteSRAM XG-1175SRAM PG-1030
ChainSRAM PC1110SRAM 1031
CranksetSRAM X1SRAM S-1250
Bottom bracketTrek PF92not listed
WheelsetBontrager Line Pro 40not listed
TireBontrager Chupacabranot listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSShimano Deore M615
HandlebarBontrager Linenot listed
StemBontrager Linenot listed
SeatpostBontrager Line 125not listed
SaddleBontrager Montrose EliteSpecialized Henge Comp
Rear shocknot listedFox Float CTD Evolution
Hubnot listedSpecialized Hi Lo
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized Command Post BlackLite

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