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2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset

The S is the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset size closest to your SM - 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 SM - 130mm Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset in S 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 longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 (SM - 130mm Fork) and 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset (S), 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 1135

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 SM - 130mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset SDifference
Reach404.8405mm+0 mm
Stack609.2614mm+5 mm
Head tube angle67.566.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle7374.8°+1.8°
Effective top tube591.7572mm−20 mm
Chainstay length437437mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1134.61149mm+14 mm
BB drop31.833mm+1 mm
Standover752.6747mm−6 mm
Seat tube length407380mm−27 mm
Fork length542560mm+18 mm
Head tube length10095mm−5 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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