2024 Salsa Beargrease C CUES vs 2022 Trek Farley AL Frameset
The Trek Farley AL Frameset size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Trek Farley AL Frameset
Compared with the Salsa Beargrease C CUES in M, the Trek Farley AL Frameset in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Salsa Beargrease C CUES, MTrek Farley AL Frameset, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Beargrease C CUES M | Trek Farley AL Frameset XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426.5 | 454 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 606.7 | 619 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.56 | 69.0° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 612.0 | 644 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 455 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129.2 | 1171 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 65.0 | 67 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 744.4 | 817 | +73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444.0 | 521 | +77 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 118.0 | 120 | +2 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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