2013 Salsa Horsethief vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset
The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset size closest to your XL Salsa Horsethief. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Horsethief numbers we have for size XL are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief XL | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464.8 | 445mm | −20 mm |
| Stack | 625.1 | 638mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 622mm | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 450mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 33 | 34mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 797.4 | 750mm | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 558.8 | 468mm | −91 mm |
| Fork length | 525 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1175mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 338mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2013 Salsa Horsethief, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 Frameset
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 | Salsa Horsethief | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Brain |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post IR |
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