2021 Trek FX Disc vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your L is the 57. Compare the 57 instead
What changes on the Salsa Journeyer 650b
Compared with the Trek FX Disc in L, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 53 places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −34 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 372.0 | −26 mm |
| Stack | 586 | 552.0 | −34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 571 | 530.0 | −41 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440.0 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 | 1040.0 | −30 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70.0 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 296 | not listed | |
| Standover | 799 | 677.0 | −122 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 410.0 | −98 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 130.0 | −30 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.0 | |
| 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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