2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
The XL is the Salsa Horsethief Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. 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 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset in XL, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, XLSalsa Horsethief Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset XL | Salsa Horsethief Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 465.2 | +0 mm |
| Stack | 655mm | 623.8 | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 68.1 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1209mm | 1192 | −17 mm |
| BB height | 351mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 789mm | 795.6 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 559 | +39 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 650 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon minus the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetSalsa Horsethief Carbon
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 | Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetS-Works Frameset | Salsa Horsethief Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | not listed |
| Rear shock | Cane Creek Barrel | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IR | not listed |
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