2022 Giant Fathom vs 2021 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Fathom numbers we have for size M are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Fathom M | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 492.6 | +48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 420-437 | |
| Stack | not listed | 625.5 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 66.4 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.1 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 659.3 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1211.7 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 56.6 | |
| Standover | not listed | 775.5 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 457.2 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 510.5 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 |
Differences are the Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ minus the Giant Fathom. Full charts: 2022 Giant Fathom, 2021 Salsa Timberjack 27.5+.
Where each sits in its class
Giant FathomSalsa Timberjack 27.5+
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
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 | Giant Fathom1 | Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum | not listed |
| Fork | Giant Crest 34 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM 30t | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant AM 27.5 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT420/MT410 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35 | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Romero | not listed |
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