2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie 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 Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie in M, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in XL - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 46 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +46 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +48 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, MSalsa Horsethief GX1, XL - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 29/6Fattie M | Salsa Horsethief GX1 XL - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413mm | 459.4 | +46 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 628.1 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590mm | 651.8 | +62 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149mm | 1196.5 | +48 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 338mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 761mm | 800.8 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 534 | +104 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
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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