2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1
The Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 size closest to your M is the MD - 130mm Fork. Compare the MD - 130mm Fork instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b in M, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in LG - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +39 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b, MSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, LG - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b M | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 LG - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426mm | 442.1 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 618.6 | −0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 67.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 631.8 | +37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1137mm | 1175.5 | +39 mm |
| BB height | 327mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 729mm | 797.3 | +68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 508 | +78 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b, 2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650bSalsa Horsethief Carbon 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 FSR Comp EVO 650bComp EVO 650b | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float CTD Evolution | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7, SRAM X-9 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-1250 | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M615 | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post BlackLite | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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