2018 Trek FX Disc vs 2016 Ritchey Swiss Cross
The 57 is the Ritchey Swiss Cross size closest to your L Trek FX Disc. 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 Disc in L, the Ritchey Swiss Cross in 57 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Disc numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Disc L | Ritchey Swiss Cross 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 391 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 598 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 568 | 568 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 425 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 62 | 63 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 783 | 826 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 535 | +27 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 170 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 |
Differences are the Ritchey Swiss Cross minus the Trek FX Disc. Full charts: 2018 Trek FX Disc, 2016 Ritchey Swiss Cross.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX DiscRitchey 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 FX Disc2 Disc | Ritchey Swiss Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek FX Alpha Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY71, Shimano Acera M360 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M280 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
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