2015 Salsa Horsethief vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b size closest to your M Salsa Horsethief. 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 EVO 650b
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 426mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 619mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 68° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 595mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1137mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750.6 | 729mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 430mm | −27 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 327mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Horsethief, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
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