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2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

The XL is the Canyon Neuron CF size closest to your XL - 130mm 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 XL - 130mm Fork, the Canyon Neuron CF in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+23 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+14 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 (XL - 130mm Fork) and 2019 Canyon Neuron CF (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Neuron CF is the colored outline on top.J 1197

Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, XL - 130mm ForkCanyon Neuron CF, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 XL - 130mm ForkCanyon Neuron CF XLDifference
Reach459.4473+14 mm
Stack628.1651+23 mm
Head tube angle67.567.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle7374.5+1.5°
Effective top tube651.8not listed
Chainstay length437440+3 mm
Wheelbase1196.51222+26 mm
BB drop31.8not listed
Standover800.8not listed
Seat tube length534520−14 mm
Fork length542not listed
Head tube length120143+23 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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