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2014 Salsa Mukluk vs 2015 Specialized Fatboy SL

The Specialized Fatboy SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Fatboy SL

Compared with the Salsa Mukluk in M, the Specialized Fatboy SL in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+26 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+37 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+2.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2014 Salsa Mukluk (M) and 2015 Specialized Fatboy SL (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Salsa Mukluk is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Fatboy SL is the colored outline on top.J 1132

Salsa Mukluk, MSpecialized Fatboy SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Mukluk MSpecialized Fatboy SL XLDifference
Reach420.9458mm+37 mm
Stack602.6629mm+26 mm
Head tube angle68.570.5°+2.0°
Seat tube angle7373°±0.0°
Effective top tube605650mm+45 mm
Chainstay length447 - 464455mm
Wheelbase1132.3 - 1149.31154mm
BB drop6060mm±0 mm
Standover744.5849mm+105 mm
Seat tube length432533mm+101 mm
Fork length483not listed
Head tube length110150mm+40 mm
BB heightnot listed315mm

Differences are the Specialized Fatboy SL minus the Salsa Mukluk. Full charts: 2014 Salsa Mukluk, 2015 Specialized Fatboy SL.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa MuklukSpecialized Fatboy SL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other fat 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.

PartSalsa MuklukSpecialized Fatboy SLSL
Shifternot listedSRAM XX1
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX1
Cassettenot listedSRAM XX1
Chainnot listedKMC X11L
Cranksetnot listedRace Face Next SL
Tirenot listedSpecialized Ground Control Fat
Hubnot listedSpecialized Stout XC 135, Specialized Stout XC 190
Rimnot listedHed Big Deal
Brakenot listedMagura MT8
Stemnot listedSpecialized Stout XC
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom Expert

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