2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
The XL is the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie size closest to your XL - 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 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in XL - 120mm Fork, the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, XL - 120mm ForkSpecialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 XL - 120mm Fork | Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465.2 | 458mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 623.8 | 643mm | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 67.5° | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 656mm | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 430mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1192 | 1185mm | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 51mm | +15 mm |
| Standover | 795.6 | 830mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 534 | 505mm | −29 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130mm | +10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie minus the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
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 Carbon GX1 | Specialized Fuse Comp 6FattieComp 6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Manitou Machete |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout XC |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Brake | not listed | TRP Slate X2 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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