2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X vs 2020 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon

What changes on the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon

Compared with the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X in L, the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−4 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−9 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−15 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X, LSpecialized Fatboy Comp Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon minus the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X, 2020 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT XSpecialized 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.