2021 Trek FX Midstep Gen 3 vs 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b
The 53 is the Salsa Journeyer 650b size closest to your S Trek FX Midstep Gen 3. 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 Midstep Gen 3 in S, the Salsa Journeyer 650b in 53 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Midstep Gen 3 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Midstep Gen 3 S | Salsa Journeyer 650b 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 372.0 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 554 | 552.0 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | 530.0 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440.0 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1040.0 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70.0 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 296 | not listed | |
| Standover | 711 | 677.0 | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 381 | 410.0 | +29 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 130.0 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.0 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 402.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Journeyer 650b minus the Trek FX Midstep Gen 3. Full charts: 2021 Trek FX Midstep Gen 3, 2022 Salsa Journeyer 650b.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX Midstep Gen 3Salsa 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 Midstep Gen 31 Midstep Gen 3 | 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 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
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