2017 Trek FX Stagger vs 2019 Salsa Cutthroat
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 Cutthroat
- 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
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Stagger numbers we have for size 17.5 in are missing the reach, stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Stagger 17.5 in | Salsa Cutthroat M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 565 | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 | 1057.4 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 738 | 787.1 | +49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 482.6 | +39 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 115 | −15 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 375.6 | |
| Stack | not listed | 619.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 483 |
Differences are the Salsa Cutthroat minus the Trek FX Stagger. Full charts: 2017 Trek FX Stagger, 2019 Salsa Cutthroat.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX StaggerSalsa Cutthroat
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 | Trek FX Stagger1 Stagger | Salsa Cutthroat |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek WSD FX Alpha Gold | 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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