2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset 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 Alloy Frameset in ML, the Salsa Horsethief in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 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 Alloy Frameset, MLSalsa Horsethief, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset ML | Salsa Horsethief L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437 | 448 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 614.5 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.1 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 73.5 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 630 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1171 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 780 | 792.3 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 508 | +63 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 110 | −5 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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