2015 Salsa Horsethief vs 2017 Specialized Camber Comp 29
The Specialized Camber Comp 29 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Camber Comp 29
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Camber Comp 29 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 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Camber Comp 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Camber Comp 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 445mm | +17 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 627mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 68.5° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 613mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1160mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 42mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750.6 | 752mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 468mm | +11 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 531mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 330mm |
Differences are the Specialized Camber Comp 29 minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Horsethief, 2017 Specialized Camber Comp 29.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Camber Comp 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 29Comp 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RL 29 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M506 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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