2016 Salsa Horsethief vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 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 Comp EVO 650b
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 426mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 618.6 | 619mm | +0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611.8 | 595mm | −17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155.5 | 1137mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 31.8 | not listed | |
| Standover | 761.4 | 729mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 430mm | −27 mm |
| Fork length | 542 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 327mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Horsethief, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
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 FSR Comp EVO 650bComp EVO 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float CTD Evolution |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1031 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S-1250 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M615 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post BlackLite |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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