2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie vs 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1
The MD - 130mm Fork is the Salsa Horsethief GX1 size closest to your L Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie. 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 GX1
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie in L, the Salsa Horsethief GX1 in MD - 130mm Fork places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie, LSalsa Horsethief GX1, MD - 130mm ForkDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie L | Salsa Horsethief GX1 MD - 130mm Fork | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431mm | 422 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 646mm | 618.6 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1155.5 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | 31.8 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 338mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 755.4 | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 468mm | 457 | −11 mm |
| Fork length | 560mm | 542 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 611.8 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief GX1 minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6Fattie, 2017 Salsa Horsethief GX1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29/6FattieSalsa Horsethief 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 Stumpjumper Expert 29/6FattieExpert 29/6Fattie | Salsa Horsethief GX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 29/6Fattie Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Slaughter | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge | not listed |
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