2017 Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal vs 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal in MD - Rigid Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 72 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+15 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+25 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+72 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.8°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal numbers we have for size MD - Rigid Fork are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b minus the Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus Charcoal, 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack 25.5 Plus CharcoalSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 650b

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.