2016 Specialized Camber 29 vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
The S is the Salsa Horsethief Carbon size closest to your S Specialized Camber 29. 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 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Camber 29 in S, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber 29, SSalsa Horsethief Carbon, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber 29 S | Salsa Horsethief Carbon S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 410.7 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 605.9 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.1 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 562 | 590 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107 | 1130 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 36 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 330 | not listed | |
| Standover | 732 | 747.9 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 396 | 407 | +11 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | 530 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon minus the Specialized Camber 29. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Camber 29, 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber 29Salsa Horsethief Carbon
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.
| Part | Specialized Camber 29S-Works 29 | Salsa Horsethief Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox RS-1 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Brain | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1 | not listed |
| Crankset | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PF30 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Traverse, Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Hella Flush | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Expert | not listed |
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