2020 Trek FX Stagger vs 2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed
The 54.5 is the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed size closest to your S Trek FX Stagger. 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 Stagger in S, the Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed in 54.5 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- 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 Stagger numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Stagger S | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed 54.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 374.06 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 562.61 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 545 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1056 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 627 | 756.48 | +129 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 475 | +94 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 Stagger. Full charts: 2020 Trek FX Stagger, 2021 Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX StaggerSalsa 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 Stagger1 Stagger | Salsa Stormchaser Single Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek 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 F21 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
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