2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 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 FSR 29 in M, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in SM - 120mm Fork places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, MSalsa Horsethief GX1, SM - 120mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 M | Salsa Horsethief GX1 SM - 120mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 410.7 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 605.9 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68.1 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 594 | 590 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1143 | 1130 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 336 | not listed | |
| Standover | 757 | 747.9 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 407 | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 551 | 530 | −21 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29Salsa 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 FSR 29S-Works 29 | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT CTD Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-XX1 | not listed |
| Crankset | S Works FACT carbon | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PF30 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher Control, Specialized Purgatory Control | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Stem | Syntace F109 | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Hella Flush | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Expert | not listed |
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