2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief
The Salsa Horsethief size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 in ML, the Salsa Horsethief in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29, MLSalsa Horsethief, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 ML | Salsa Horsethief XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437 | 465.2 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 623.8 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.1 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 73.5 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 650 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1192 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 780 | 795.6 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 559 | +114 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief minus the Trek Fuel EX 29. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29, 2015 Salsa Horsethief.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29Salsa Horsethief
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 | Trek Fuel EX 295 29 | Salsa Horsethief |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X-5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-5, SRAM GX | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1020 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF89.5 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR3 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula DC22 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager AT-650 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M355 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 | not listed |
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