2012 Salsa Fargo vs 2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Salsa Fargo numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Fargo M | Specialized Crux Expert Carbon 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374.2 | not listed | |
| Stack | 624.2 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 75.5° | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 455 | 440mm | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769.6 | 750mm | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | 490mm | +33 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1026mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert Carbon minus the Salsa Fargo. Full charts: 2012 Salsa Fargo, 2011 Specialized Crux Expert Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa FargoSpecialized Crux Expert Carbon
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Salsa Fargo | Specialized Crux Expert CarbonExpert Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 CP |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Pavé |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Captain CX Pro |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Pro-Set |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom |
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