2021 Giant Roam 4 Disc vs 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
The Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed size closest to your M is the 59. Compare the 59 instead
What changes on the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
Compared with the Giant Roam 4 Disc in M, the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 49 places the top of the head tube 90 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −90 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −43 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Giant Roam 4 Disc, MSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Roam 4 Disc M | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 366.53 | −43 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 529.73 | −90 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70.0 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 75.25 | +2.3° |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1098 | 1017.5 - 1032.2 | |
| BB drop | 62 | 70.0 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 686.86 | −69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 390.0 | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 90.0 | −40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 506.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 420.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed minus the Giant Roam 4 Disc. Full charts: 2021 Giant Roam 4 Disc, 2023 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Roam 4 DiscSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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 | Giant Roam 4 DiscRoam 4 Disc | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant GX03 | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Crosscut | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro TKB-172 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport XC | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Sport | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Sport Comfort | not listed |
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