2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon vs 2013 Salsa Fargo
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Salsa Fargo
- 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
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Crux Expert Carbon numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert Carbon 54 | Salsa Fargo S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 455 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028mm | 1063.2 | +35 mm |
| Standover | 791mm | 723.5 | −68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 545mm | 406.4 | −139 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 100 | −40 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 373.4 | |
| Stack | not listed | 598.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 545 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 |
Differences are the Salsa Fargo minus the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon. Full charts: 2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon, 2013 Salsa Fargo.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Expert CarbonSalsa Fargo
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 | Specialized Crux Expert CarbonExpert Carbon | Salsa Fargo |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 CP | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Pavé | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Captain CX Pro | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro-Set | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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