2024 Salsa Beargrease C CUES vs 2022 Trek Farley AL Frameset
The XL is the Trek Farley AL Frameset size closest to your XL Salsa Beargrease C CUES. 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 Trek Farley AL Frameset
Compared with the Salsa Beargrease C CUES in XL, the Trek Farley AL Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Beargrease C CUES, XLTrek Farley AL Frameset, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Beargrease C CUES XL | Trek Farley AL Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462.8 | 454 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 625.3 | 619 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.56 | 69.0° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 654.0 | 644 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 455 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172.9 | 1171 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 65.0 | 67 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 804.0 | 817 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521.0 | 521 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 138.0 | 120 | −18 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 321 |
Differences are the Trek Farley AL Frameset minus the Salsa Beargrease C CUES. Full charts: 2024 Salsa Beargrease C CUES, 2022 Trek Farley AL Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Beargrease C CUESTrek Farley AL Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other fat 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 | Salsa Beargrease C CUES | Trek Farley AL FramesetAL Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Platinum |
| Fork | not listed | Bontrager Haru |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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