2016 Salsa Mukluk vs 2018 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon
The XL is the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon size closest to your XL Salsa Mukluk. 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 Fatboy Comp Carbon
Compared with the Salsa Mukluk in XL, the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 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
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Mukluk, XLSpecialized Fatboy Comp Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Mukluk XL | Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 458mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 624.7 | 632mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 70.5° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 651mm | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 - 457 | 455mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1167.2 - 1184.2 | 1161mm | |
| BB drop | 60 | 60mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 773.2 | 807.5mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 559 | 520mm | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 483 | 496mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 125mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 307mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon minus the Salsa Mukluk. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Mukluk, 2018 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa MuklukSpecialized Fatboy Comp Carbon
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.
| Part | Salsa Mukluk | Specialized Fatboy Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Next |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control Fat |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro 150, Specialized Stout Pro 197 |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Stout XC 80 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level TL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Stout XC |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Comp |
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