2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset vs 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
The Salsa Horsethief Carbon size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Salsa Horsethief Carbon
Compared with the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset in ML, the Salsa Horsethief Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, MLSalsa Horsethief Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset ML | Salsa Horsethief Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437 | 465.2 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 623.8 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8° | 68.1 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.6° | 73.5 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 650 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 437 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1192 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 36 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 334 | not listed | |
| Standover | 780 | 795.6 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 559 | +114 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 |
Differences are the Salsa Horsethief Carbon minus the Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset, 2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy 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 | Trek Fuel EX 29 Alloy Frameset29 Alloy Frameset | Salsa Horsethief Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Platinum | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
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