2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The XL - 130mm Fork is the Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your XL Specialized Fuse 6Fattie. 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 Horsethief GX1
Compared with the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie in XL, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in XL - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fuse 6Fattie, XLSalsa Horsethief GX1, XL - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse 6Fattie XL | Salsa Horsethief GX1 XL - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 459.4 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 650mm | 628.1 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 654mm | 651.8 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172mm | 1196.5 | +25 mm |
| Standover | 841mm | 800.8 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 534 | +24 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | 542 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 120 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Fuse 6Fattie. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse 6FattieSalsa Horsethief GX1
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 Fuse 6Fattie6Fattie | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Auriga | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | not listed |
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