2020 Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon vs 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

What changes on the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

Compared with the Specialized Fatboy Comp Carbon in M, the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 44 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+28 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+44 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+59 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fatboy Comp CarbonSalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

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.