2016 Salsa Horsethief vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29
The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29 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 Men's Expert 29
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 425mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 618.6 | 614mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 66.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 611.8 | 595mm | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155.5 | 1169mm | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 31.8 | 33mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 761.4 | 750mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 410mm | −47 mm |
| Fork length | 542 | 560mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 342mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29 minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Horsethief, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Stumpjumper Men's Expert 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 Stumpjumper Men's Expert 29Men's Expert 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Pike RC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Descendant |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Guide R |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Comp |
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