2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon vs 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b size closest to your M Salsa Horsethief Carbon. 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 Comp EVO 650b
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief Carbon in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief Carbon, MSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief Carbon M | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 426mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 614.5 | 619mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 68° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 595mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1137mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750.6 | 729mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 430mm | −27 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 327mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b minus the Salsa Horsethief Carbon. Full charts: 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon, 2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Horsethief CarbonSpecialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650b
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 Carbon | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp EVO 650bComp EVO 650b |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float CTD Evolution |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X7 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X7, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1030 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 1031 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM S-1250 |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M615 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | not listed | Specialized Command Post BlackLite |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge Comp |
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