2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b

Compared with the Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1 in XS - Rigid Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+9 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

−1 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

+36 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.8°

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 XS - Rigid Fork are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b minus the Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack 29 NX1Specialized Stumpjumper FSR EVO 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.