2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b size closest to your MD - 130mm Fork is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in MD - 130mm Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief GX1, MD - 130mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief GX1 MD - 130mm Fork | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 467mm | +45 mm |
| Stack | 618.6 | 661mm | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611.8 | 643mm | +31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155.5 | 1193mm | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 31.8 | not listed | |
| Standover | 755.4 | 754mm | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 523mm | +66 mm |
| Fork length | 542 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 327mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b minus the Salsa Horsethief GX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Horsethief GX1Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b
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