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2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

The M is the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ size closest to your SM - Rigid Fork Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1. 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 Fuse Comp 27.5+

Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 in SM - Rigid Fork, the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ in M places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+21 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+45 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.3°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 numbers we have for size SM - Rigid Fork are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Timberjack 29 NX1 SM - Rigid ForkSpecialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ MDifference
Reach422420mm−2 mm
Stack593614mm+21 mm
Head tube angle68.867.5°−1.3°
Seat tube angle74.473°−1.4°
Effective top tube587608mm+21 mm
Wheelbase10911136mm+45 mm
BB drop6451mm−13 mm
Standover699781mm+82 mm
Seat tube length381434mm+53 mm
Fork length483530mm+47 mm
Head tube length100100mm±0 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
BB heightnot listed312mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ minus the Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSalsa Timberjack 29 NX1Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+Comp 27.5+
Forknot listedRockShox Recon RL
Shifternot listedSRAM NX
Derailleurnot listedSRAM NX
Cassettenot listedSRAM PG-1130
Chainnot listedKMC X-11
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout Pro
Tirenot listedSpecialized Purgatory
Rimnot listedSpecialized Stout
Brakenot listedSRAM Level
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Stout
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postnot listedSpecialized TransX Dropper
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Trans-X Dropper
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Henge Comp

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