2016 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief
The Salsa Horsethief size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief
Compared with the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 in M, the Salsa Horsethief in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 38 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +38 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +57 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29, MSalsa Horsethief, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 M | Salsa Horsethief XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 465.2 | +38 mm |
| Stack | 609 | 623.8 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.1 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 650 | +60 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1135 | 1192 | +57 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 36 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 330 | not listed | |
| Standover | 735 | 795.6 | +61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 559 | +129 mm |
| Fork length | 531 | 530 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 120 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief minus the Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29, 2015 Salsa Horsethief.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29Salsa Horsethief
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 Comp Carbon 29Comp Carbon 29 | Salsa Horsethief |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC3 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11L | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX-1000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PF30 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory Control, Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc | not listed |
| Rim | Roval 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M506, Shimano Deore M615 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized butted 6000 alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized XC | 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 Comp | not listed |
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