2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2016 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1
The XL is the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 size closest to your L 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 GX1
Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset in L, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset L | Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 459.4 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 641mm | 628.1 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 617mm | 651.8 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1196.5 | +14 mm |
| BB height | 351mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 783mm | 801.5 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 534 | +64 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 31.8 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1 minus the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2015 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, 2016 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetSalsa Horsethief Carbon GX1
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 GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | not listed |
| Rear shock | Cane Creek DB | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IR | not listed |
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