2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 vs 2016 Salsa Horsethief
The XL is the Salsa Horsethief size closest to your XL Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29. 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
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 in XL, the Salsa Horsethief in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −28 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29, XLSalsa Horsethief, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 XL | Salsa Horsethief XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470mm | 459.4 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 656mm | 628.1 | −28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7° | 73 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 662mm | 651.8 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1232mm | 1196.5 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 341mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 776mm | 801.5 | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 534 | +29 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29, 2016 Salsa Horsethief.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29Salsa Horsethief
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 Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29Men's Comp Alloy 29 | Salsa Horsethief |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 34 Rhythm | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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