2022 Salsa Cutthroat vs 2024 Salsa Fargo Steel
The XS is the Salsa Fargo Steel size closest to your 52 Salsa Cutthroat. 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 Salsa Fargo Steel
Compared with the Salsa Cutthroat in 52, the Salsa Fargo Steel in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 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
Salsa Cutthroat, 52Salsa Fargo Steel, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Cutthroat 52 | Salsa Fargo Steel XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 357.77 | 350.0 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 584.98 | 594.0 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 68.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.0 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520.0 | 520.0 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445.0 | 445.0 - 462.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1049.54 | 1050.0 - 1067.0 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 700.44 | 690.0 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 355.6 | 355.6 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | 480.0 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 90.0 | 90.0 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 303.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Fargo Steel minus the Salsa Cutthroat. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Cutthroat, 2024 Salsa Fargo Steel.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa CutthroatSalsa Fargo Steel
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 CutthroatGRX 600 1x | Salsa Fargo Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Cutthroat C | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Cutthroat Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX812 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ90 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Chainring | Race Face RIDE | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Sparwood | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano Centerlock | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Hollow | not listed |
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