2018 Specialized Fatboy SE vs 2020 Salsa Mukluk Carbon
The S is the Salsa Mukluk Carbon size closest to your M Specialized Fatboy SE. 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 Mukluk Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Fatboy SE in M, the Salsa Mukluk Carbon in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Fatboy SE is drawn. The Salsa Mukluk Carbon numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fatboy SE M | Salsa Mukluk Carbon S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 409.9 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 600mm | 602.1 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 603mm | 594 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 455mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1111mm | 1098.9 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 60mm | 63 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 316mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 786mm | 678 | −108 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 406 | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 467mm | 483 | +16 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 113 | −7 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Mukluk Carbon minus the Specialized Fatboy SE. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fatboy SE, 2020 Salsa Mukluk Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fatboy SESalsa Mukluk Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other fat 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 Fatboy SESE | Salsa Mukluk Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM X-7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control Fat | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Stout 135, Specialized Stout 190 | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 80 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Aries | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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