2016 Salsa Cutthroat Carbon vs 2017 Trek FX Stagger
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek FX Stagger
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −33 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Salsa Cutthroat Carbon is drawn. The Trek FX Stagger numbers we have for size 15 in are missing the reach, stack and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Cutthroat Carbon XL | Trek FX Stagger 15 in | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396.9 | not listed | |
| Stack | 664.2 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 544 | −56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088.6 | 1056 | −33 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 868.7 | 697 | −172 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584.2 | 381 | −203 mm |
| Fork length | 483 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160 | 115 | −45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 285 |
Differences are the Trek FX Stagger minus the Salsa Cutthroat Carbon. Full charts: 2016 Salsa Cutthroat Carbon, 2017 Trek FX Stagger.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Cutthroat CarbonTrek FX Stagger
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Salsa Cutthroat Carbon | Trek FX Stagger1 Stagger |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek WSD FX Alpha Gold |
| Fork | not listed | Trek High-tensile |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus EF500 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tourney TY51, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC Z51 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula FM21 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager H2 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager AT-750 double-walled |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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