2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The SM - 130mm Fork is the Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your S Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie. 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 Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie in S, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in SM - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie, SSalsa Horsethief GX1, SM - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie S | Salsa Horsethief GX1 SM - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 404.8 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 609.2 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 563mm | 591.7 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1122mm | 1134.6 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 338mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 754mm | 752.6 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 396mm | 407 | +11 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 100 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6FattieSalsa 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 Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6FattieS-Works Carbon 29/6Fattie | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | Öhlins STX | not listed |
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