2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief
The XL is the Salsa Horsethief size closest to your XXL Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. 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
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset in XXL, the Salsa Horsethief in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, XXLSalsa Horsethief, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset XXL | Salsa Horsethief XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 465.2 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 623.8 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.1 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 73.5 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 668 | 650 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1205 | 1192 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 784 | 795.6 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 559 | 559 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 120 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief minus the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, 2015 Salsa Horsethief.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy FramesetSalsa 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 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy Frameset | Salsa Horsethief |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
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