2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 29 in M, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in MD - 120mm Fork places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29, MSalsa Horsethief GX1, MD - 120mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29 M | Salsa Horsethief GX1 MD - 120mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413mm | 428 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 614.5 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 68.1 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590mm | 610 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149mm | 1151 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 36 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 761mm | 750.6 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 457 | +27 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 530 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 29Expert Carbon 29 | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Slaughter | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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