2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
The M is the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie size closest to your MD - 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 Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in MD - 130mm Fork, the Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, MD - 130mm ForkSpecialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 MD - 130mm Fork | Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 420mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 618.6 | 614mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611.8 | 608mm | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 430mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155.5 | 1136mm | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 31.8 | 51mm | +19 mm |
| Standover | 755.4 | 781mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 434mm | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 542 | 530mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
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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