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2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset size closest to your LG - 130mm Fork Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1. 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 29 Frameset

Compared with the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in LG - 130mm Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 (LG - 130mm Fork) and 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1176

Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, LG - 130mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 LG - 130mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset MDifference
Reach442.1425mm−17 mm
Stack618.6614mm−5 mm
Head tube angle67.566.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle7374.5°+1.5°
Effective top tube631.8595mm−37 mm
Chainstay length437437mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1175.51169mm−7 mm
BB drop31.833mm+1 mm
Standover797.3750mm−47 mm
Seat tube length508410mm−98 mm
Fork length542560mm+18 mm
Head tube length11095mm−15 mm
BB heightnot listed342mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset minus the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1Specialized Stumpjumper 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset
Rear shocknot listedFox Float DPX2 Factory

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