2022 Salsa Cutthroat vs 2024 Salsa Fargo Steel
The Salsa Fargo Steel size closest to your 56 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Salsa Fargo Steel
Compared with the Salsa Cutthroat in 56, the Salsa Fargo Steel in XS places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 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, 56Salsa Fargo Steel, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Cutthroat 56 | Salsa Fargo Steel XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385.28 | 350.0 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 619.53 | 594.0 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 68.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25 | 74.0 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 520.0 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445.0 | 445.0 - 462.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1090.31 | 1050.0 - 1067.0 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 70.0 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 810.51 | 690.0 | −121 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508.0 | 355.6 | −152 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | 480.0 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 127.0 | 90.0 | −37 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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