2014 Salsa Horsethief vs 2016 Specialized Camber 29
The M is the Specialized Camber 29 size closest to your M 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 Camber 29
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief in M, the Specialized Camber 29 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief, MSpecialized Camber 29, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief M | Specialized Camber 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 427 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 609 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 68.5 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 590 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1135 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 42 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 750.6 | 735 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 430 | −27 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 531 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 95 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 330 |
Differences are the Specialized Camber 29 minus the Salsa Horsethief. Full charts: 2014 Salsa Horsethief, 2016 Specialized Camber 29.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa HorsethiefSpecialized Camber 29
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 Camber 29S-Works 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox RS-1 29 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Brain |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX1 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX1 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-XX1 |
| Crankset | not listed | S Works FACT carbon |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM PF30 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Traverse, Roval Traverse SL |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse SL 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | not listed | Specialized Hella Flush |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Expert |
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