2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 vs 2016 Salsa Horsethief
The Salsa Horsethief size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 in M, the Salsa Horsethief in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 34 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +34 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +26 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29, MSalsa Horsethief, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Men's Comp Alloy 29 M | Salsa Horsethief XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425mm | 459.4 | +34 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 628.1 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 73 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 597mm | 651.8 | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171mm | 1196.5 | +26 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 341mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 762mm | 801.5 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 534 | +124 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 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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