2012 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
- −71 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
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
| Measurement | Salsa Fargo Ti XL | Specialized Crux Expert Carbon 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395.5 | not listed | |
| Stack | 668.8 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 455 | 440mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1098.9 | 1028mm | −71 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 857.4 | 791mm | −66 mm |
| Seat tube length | 558.8 | 545mm | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 140mm | −30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon minus the Salsa Fargo Ti. Full charts: 2012 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.
| Part | Salsa Fargo TiTi | Specialized Crux Expert CarbonExpert Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Fargo | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Fargo Fork | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Bar-End Dura-Ace | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano Front XT, Shimano Rear XT | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | Shimano HG-53 | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | Shimano Touring XT | FSA Gossamer |
| Chainring | Shimano 26, Shimano 36, Shimano 48 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Race King | Specialized Captain CX Pro |
| Rim | DT Swiss TK540 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid BB7, Tektro RL520 | not listed |
| Rotor | Avid 160 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Woodchipper | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Pro Moto 2 | Specialized Pro-Set |
| Grips | Salsa Gel Cork Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Shaft | not listed |
| Saddle | Brooks B-17 | Specialized Phenom |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Pavé |
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