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2020 Specialized Fatboy vs 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

The Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

Compared with the Specialized Fatboy in M, the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2020 Specialized Fatboy (M) and 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fatboy is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X is the colored outline on top.J 1113

Specialized Fatboy, MSalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fatboy MSalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X MDifference
Reach420mm428.1+8 mm
Stack602mm611.4+9 mm
Head tube angle71°69.0−2.0°
Seat tube angle73mm73.0±0.0°
Chainstay length455mm440.0 - 457.0
Wheelbase1113mm1128.7+16 mm
BB drop60mm63.0+3 mm
BB height312mmnot listed
Standover786mm719.7−66 mm
Seat tube length434mm457.0+23 mm
Fork length496mm483.0−13 mm
Head tube length94mm120.0+26 mm
Effective top tubenot listed615.0

Differences are the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X minus the Specialized Fatboy. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fatboy, 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized FatboySalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized FatboyFatboySalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X
ShifterSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
TireMaxxis Minion FBF, Maxxis Minion FBRnot listed
HubSpecialized Stout Pro 150, Specialized Stout Pro 197not listed
RimSpecialized Stout XC 80not listed
BrakeSRAM Tnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridgenot listed

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