2017 Trek FX vs 2016 Ritchey Swiss Cross
The 59 is the Ritchey Swiss Cross size closest to your XL Trek FX. 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 Ritchey Swiss Cross
Compared with the Trek FX in XL, the Ritchey Swiss Cross in 59 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX XL | Ritchey Swiss Cross 59 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 391 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 617 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 580 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 425 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | 63 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 834 | 845 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 571 | 555 | −16 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 190 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 |
Differences are the Ritchey Swiss Cross minus the Trek FX. Full charts: 2017 Trek FX, 2016 Ritchey Swiss Cross.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FXRitchey Swiss Cross
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 | Trek FX1 | Ritchey Swiss Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek FX Alpha | not listed |
| Fork | Trek High-tensile | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF500 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY51, Shimano Acera M310 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula FM21 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager AT-750 double-walled | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
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