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2011 Salsa Fargo Ti vs 2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon

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
−40 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2011 Salsa Fargo Ti (M)The Salsa Fargo Ti frame drawn to scale.J 1068

Only the Salsa Fargo Ti is drawn. The Specialized Crux Expert Carbon numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSalsa Fargo Ti MSpecialized Crux Expert Carbon 54Difference
Reach374.2not listed
Stack624.2not listed
Head tube angle70.571.5°+1.0°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube565not listed
Chainstay length455440mm−15 mm
Wheelbase1067.71028mm−40 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover774.8791mm+16 mm
Seat tube length457.2545mm+88 mm
Fork length468not listed
Head tube length125140mm+15 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon minus the Salsa Fargo Ti. Full charts: 2011 Salsa Fargo Ti, 2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon.

Where each sits in its class

Salsa Fargo TiSpecialized Crux Expert Carbon

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.

PartSalsa Fargo TiSpecialized Crux Expert CarbonExpert Carbon
Shifternot listedSRAM Apex
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Apex
Cassettenot listedSRAM Apex
Chainnot listedKMC X10 CP
Cranksetnot listedFSA Gossamer
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Pavé
Tirenot listedSpecialized Captain CX Pro
Stemnot listedSpecialized Pro-Set
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Phenom

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