2021 Trek FX Disc vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The 57 is the Salsa Journeyer 650b 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 Salsa Journeyer 650b
Compared with the Trek FX Disc in L, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 57 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 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 | Salsa Journeyer 650b 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 387.0 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 586 | 598.0 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 571 | 570.0 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440.0 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 | 1072.0 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70.0 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 296 | not listed | |
| Standover | 799 | 749.0 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 490.0 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 180.0 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 402.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Trek FX Disc. Full charts: 2021 Trek FX Disc, 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX DiscSalsa Journeyer 650b
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 Journeyer 650b |
|---|---|---|
| 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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