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2020 Specialized Fatboy SE vs 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X

The XS is the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X size closest to your S 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 microSHIFT ADVENT X

Compared with the Specialized Fatboy SE in S, the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−3 mm
About the same
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2020 Specialized Fatboy SE (S) and 2022 Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fatboy SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Salsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X is the colored outline on top.J 1088

Specialized Fatboy SE, SSalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fatboy SE SSalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X XSDifference
Reach395mm391.8−3 mm
Stack602mm592.7−9 mm
Head tube angle71°69.0−2.0°
Seat tube angle73mm73.0±0.0°
Chainstay length455mm440.0 - 457.0
Wheelbase1088mm1085.2−3 mm
BB drop60mm63.0+3 mm
BB height316mmnot listed
Standover765mm678.1−87 mm
Seat tube length394mm406.0+12 mm
Fork length496mm483.0−13 mm
Head tube length94mm100.0+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed573.0

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fatboy SESalsa 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 Fatboy SESESalsa Mukluk microSHIFT ADVENT X
ShifterShimano Deorenot listed
DerailleurShimano Deorenot listed
ChainKMC X10not listed
CranksetSpecialized Stout Pronot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control Fatnot listed
HubSpecialized Stout Pro 150, Specialized Stout Pro 197not listed
RimSpecialized Stout XC 80not listed
BrakeTektro Ariesnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
StemSpecialized Stoutnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridgenot listed

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