2014 Salsa Horsethief vs 2016 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29
The Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Camber Comp Carbon 29, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 399 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 609 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 68.5 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 562 | −48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1107 | −44 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 42 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750.6 | 732 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 396 | −61 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 531 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 330 |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2014 Salsa Horsethief, 2016 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Camber Comp Carbon 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 | Salsa Horsethief | Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29Comp Carbon 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RC3 29 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11L |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX-1000 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM PF30 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory Control, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo disc |
| Rim | not listed | Roval 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M506, Shimano Deore M615 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized butted 6000 alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized XC |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Hella Flush |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
