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2018 Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5 vs 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+

The M is the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ size closest to your S Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5. 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 NX1 27.5 in S, the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
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Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Timberjack NX1 27.5 SSpecialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ MDifference
Reach414420mm+6 mm
Stack599614mm+15 mm
Head tube angle6867.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.673°−0.6°
Effective top tube590608mm+18 mm
BB drop5851mm−7 mm
Standover695781mm+86 mm
Seat tube length381434mm+53 mm
Fork length500530mm+30 mm
Head tube length100100mm±0 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
Wheelbasenot listed1136mm
BB heightnot listed312mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+ minus the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5, 2019 Specialized Fuse Comp 27.5+.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5Specialized 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 NX1 27.5Specialized 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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