2022 Salsa Journeyer vs 2020 Trek FX Stagger
The S is the Trek FX Stagger size closest to your 53 Salsa Journeyer. 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 Trek FX Stagger
Compared with the Salsa Journeyer in 53, the Trek FX Stagger in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Salsa Journeyer is drawn. The Trek FX Stagger numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Journeyer 53 | Trek FX Stagger S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372.0 | 389 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 552.0 | 555 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 530.0 | 543 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.0 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040.0 | 1056 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 684.5 | 627 | −58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410.0 | 381 | −29 mm |
| Fork length | 402.0 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130.0 | 130 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 285 |
Differences are the Trek FX Stagger minus the Salsa Journeyer. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Journeyer, 2020 Trek FX Stagger.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa JourneyerTrek FX Stagger
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 Journeyer | Trek FX Stagger1 Stagger |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek 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 F21 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager H2 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager SSR |
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