2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit vs 2025 Salsa Tributary C

What changes on the Salsa Tributary C

Compared with the Forbidden Puritan Framekit in S2, the Salsa Tributary C in L places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+36 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+26 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+69 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.8°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Puritan Framekit numbers we have for size S2 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Salsa Tributary C minus the Forbidden Puritan Framekit. Full charts: 2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit, 2025 Salsa Tributary C.

Where each sits in its class

Forbidden Puritan FramekitSalsa Tributary C

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.