2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your M is the MD - 130mm Fork. Compare the MD - 130mm Fork instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief GX1
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 in M, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in XL - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 44 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 76 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +44 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +76 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29, MSalsa Horsethief GX1, XL - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29 M | Salsa Horsethief GX1 XL - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 459.4 | +44 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 628.1 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | 651.8 | +47 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121mm | 1196.5 | +76 mm |
| BB height | 317mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 785mm | 800.8 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432mm | 534 | +102 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | 542 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 120 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Sport 6Fattie/29Salsa 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 Sport 6Fattie/29Sport 6Fattie/29 | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Stout 110, Specialized Stout 141 | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Stout 38 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | not listed |
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