2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The MD - 130mm Fork is the Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your M Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie in M, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in MD - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie, MSalsa Horsethief GX1, MD - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie M | Salsa Horsethief GX1 MD - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413mm | 422 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 618.6 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590mm | 611.8 | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149mm | 1155.5 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 761mm | 755.4 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 457 | +27 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 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 FSR Expert Carbon 6FattieExpert Carbon 6Fattie | 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 Purgatory | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 650 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
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