2020 Trek FX Disc vs 2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
The 54.5 is the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed size closest to your M 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 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
Compared with the Trek FX Disc in M, the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 54.5 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Disc numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Disc M | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 54.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 374.06 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 562.61 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 557 | 545 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1060 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 296 | not listed | |
| Standover | 738 | 756.48 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 475 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 420 |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed minus the Trek FX Disc. Full charts: 2020 Trek FX Disc, 2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX DiscSalsa Stormchaser Single Speed
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 Disc1 Disc | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | not listed |
| Fork | Trek FX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF500 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY510, Shimano Acera M310 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace MFM300 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | VP BC73 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 Comp | not listed |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC-31 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro MD-U310 | not listed |
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