2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1 vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie
The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie size closest to your SM - 120mm Fork Salsa Horsethief 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 Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie
Compared with the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in SM - 120mm Fork, the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie in M places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Horsethief GX1, SM - 120mm ForkSpecialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Horsethief GX1 SM - 120mm Fork | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410.7 | 413mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 605.9 | 618mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.1 | 67° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 437mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 | 1149mm | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 33mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 747.9 | 761mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 430mm | +23 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 560mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 145mm | +45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 338mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie minus the Salsa Horsethief GX1. Full charts: 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Horsethief GX1Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6Fattie
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 GX1 | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29/6FattieComp Carbon 29/6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG 1150 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Slaughter |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse 27.5 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge |
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