2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2019 Canyon Neuron CF
The XL is the Canyon Neuron CF size closest to your MD - 120mm Fork Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1. 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 Canyon Neuron CF
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in MD - 120mm Fork, the Canyon Neuron CF in XL places the top of the head tube 37 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +37 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, MD - 120mm ForkCanyon Neuron CF, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 MD - 120mm Fork | Canyon Neuron CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 473 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 651 | +37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 67.5 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 440 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1222 | +71 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750.6 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 520 | +63 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 143 | +33 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Neuron CF minus the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, 2019 Canyon Neuron CF.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1Canyon Neuron CF
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