2017 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 vs 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset
The L is the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset size closest to your XL - 120mm 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 XL - 120mm Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1, XL - 120mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 XL - 120mm Fork | Specialized Stumpjumper 29 Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465.2 | 445mm | −20 mm |
| Stack | 623.8 | 641mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 66.5° | −1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.1° | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 650 | 628mm | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1192 | 1201mm | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 33mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 795.6 | 762mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 534 | 455mm | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 560mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 342mm |
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
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 GX1 | Specialized Stumpjumper 29 FramesetS-Works 29 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
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