The SRAM GX 210 speed drivetrain provides reliable, fast, light and accurate shifting with improved durability. I generally dont like drop bars, but I must say that the Cowchipper was a great choice for this bike. Outfitted with a new carbon fork with triple cage mounts, massive 26 x 4.8 tires, and bolt-on frame bag compatibility. Salsa 2016 Warbirds Featuring Class 5 VRS from Salsa Cycles on Vimeo. For those that like their bikes on the rocks. @jameso when I say I rarely ride on drops I'm talking about my road bike. The Salsa Cutthroat is the epitome of Gravel riding! Salsa have two models that come with 2x drivetrains; the GRX 600 and the top-of-the-line GRX 810 Di2. Even with the vertical give of the VRS, the bike itself is laterally stiff and equally as responsive when pedaling. At the time of writing, Ive probably only ridden ~200km before the global super-virus shut down gravelling here in New Zealand. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, or when switching memberships), Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalNewsletter SettingsAdvertising, Viewing 40 posts - 1 through 40 (of 81 total). It conveniently fit like a glove. This bike can pretty much go anywhere you want! And also compatibility with Surly-8 and 24-Pack racks. More here. For this tour of more than 4,000 km from Alaska to the U.S.-Mexican border, Salsa developed the Cutthroat and as a sign of this, printed the complete route of the Tour Divide on the down tube. The Kona Woo is a combination of both the Wo and Wozo. Priced to sell at $7000 CONTACT Is there anything else I should be considering? 18. Songs Similar to Gone On That Bay. Salsa Cutthroat C GRX 810 - Frameset The Cutthroat as a bike and a concept has been around since 2015 and updated significantly for 2020. They are both basically drop bar rigid 29ers. Alternative Bags; Bike Bag for HIRE; Fork Bags; Frame Bags; Handlebar Bags; Hip Bags; Pannier Bags; Seat Bags; Supports; Top tube bags; Bar ends; Camping . The angles are ideal for mile munching on road, for me. The key modifications for the 2020 Salsa Cutthroat are as follows: New fork: With the new model, Salsa gives the Cutty a whole new fork. Hi Nick trying to message you about the Cutthroat offer youve had, but I cant get the PM working on here! Categorised as a gravel bike, that is designed to take you off the beaten track. Most likely, itll find itself at home with two-bike kind of people and some three-bike folks with money to spend. Interesting to know youve ridden trails like that on it. The bike has a aftermarket BPC (bikepacking carbon) fork with triple cage mounts on both legs. Revelate Terrapin seat pack Teravail is a new tire brand from QBP (the distributor and owner of Salsa, Surly, All-City, etc). Its a fantastic bike and so comfortable and efficient. We took it on this ride and a whole lot more for this long-term review. Find the details here. Shifting trends in the MTB world likely influenced the push towards Road Boost, at least in part. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Nik can help with custom bike builds, bikepacking hacks and gear, but specializes in making your suspension supple AF. Super glue, iPhone/earbuds/USB cable Making it in the list for a our best fat bikepacking bikes for 2020. Pull out the hose, and cut the last ~15mm off the end ( proper tools are worthwhile). Coming from bikes with 36T 40T chainrings, I imagine only having a 30T or 46T to choose from would often put me in a cross-chained situation too; the spinny 30T up front paired with the smaller cassette cogs, or the whopping big ring and the larger cassette cogs. Drop bars are not a necessity for that! I rarely ride on drops but I did hear that about the Venturemax bars. Carbon frame with VRS rear-end + a stable and comfortable geometry + 2.1 tires = a bike that's comfortable and perfectly dialed in for long and rough rides. Capable of riding pretty technical singletrack. Offering excellent ride quality and versatility. And a digital membership where you can read all the digital magazines is normally 25, and now 12.50 with the code. Enlightened Equipment Enigma 40 quilt However, 2x setups are where it gets more complicated. A large front frame triangle would be great allowing space for a frame bag. High-modulus v2 carbon frame and fork deliver a compliant ride. In addition, they are generally more resistant to vibrations and associated fatigue a testament to the compliance of carbon fiber which for a long tour, arguably outperforms all other frame materials. It would have been great if they included both options. This bike knows no boundaries. Period. A Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine, the Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600 bike features a light carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thought-out mounts to secure all your ride and camp essentials. The bike comes with Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Tires. Comes with a all steel frame and fork made from a Select CroMoly steel, double butted, select tubing and features a lovely bi-plane crown steel fork. Generally speaking, the Force 1x Cutthroat is a solid spec without much room to quibble over necessary upgrades. The topic Mason Insearchof vs Salsa Cutthroat is closed to new replies. Make sure to read more about our Cuba trip here, and see the route here. The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat AXS Eagle comes in black with an iridescent blue-green trim for $7199. The Fit-link is pretty small but still moves the Front derailleur both down and across towards the back of the seat-tube, probably by about 4-5mm. The Cutthroat will be available as both a frameset ($1,999) and in two complete builds. The SCOTT Spark 950 has a super light Alloy frame, a FOX Float shock and fork, a SRAM Eagle drivetrain and Scotts TwinLoc remote to always optimize your ride. Basically a beefed up all rounder. First and foremost, the Cutthroats geometry helps create the stability and comfort that makes it suitable for epic dusk til dark days on the dirt and gravel roads of the Tour Divide. Although they hold corners pretty well, they can get a little slippy going up a steep and rubbly grade. We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. The cutthroat may be a little too overkill in my opinion. 2021 Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600 gets relatively the same drivetrain, swapping out a different chain and Raceface Ride crankset. Debating whether I should consider a steel hardtail with flat bars and add some options to get a more aero comfortable position for longer gravelly stretches and road. Nice bike, but it wont run 29er tyres so not comparable. Thank you. Apart from the aforementioned Gravel rings (which are too big for my liking), finding a suitable 2x crankset or chainrings in 11-spd world was proving difficult. Salsa Cutthroat is available in six frame sizes spanning from 52cm to 60cm. Its a nice bag overall, but I would complain about the narrowness of it. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. When the ground was too wet to ride trail, one of my regular winter out and backs from home took me to the top of Buckhorn Gap. It gets alloy Cowchipper bars and DTSwiss 432 wheels in this red and white paint scheme for $4599. All powered with a SRAM Apex 1 drivetrain for smooth shifting. Considering the price to potential damage ratio, this makes sense. Click here to login, or start an account if youre not yet a member of the Bikepacking Collective, to support us + get The Bikepacking Journal. I use Shelter on steel bikes too. The V2 update to the Salsa Cutthroat brings the option of fitting one of Salsa's direct mount frame bags. Studda Step. Salsa Classifies the Cutthroat as a "drop bar mountain bike". Rolling on 27.5 inch HED Tomcat wheels with forgiving 650x47c tires. Ortlieb Handlebar Pack and Accessory While I was a bit shocked at the choice of 28-spoke wheels on a bike built for bikepacking with a lot of extra weight, the SRAM RAIL 40 wheels didnt let us down. Making it a great bike for bikepacking and off-road touring. Can run up to 2.25s I think, currently got 50s on it and its very capable round the Peak District where I do all my riding. And all have their own benefits. Prices for the 2020 Cutthroat are as follows: Cutthroat Carbon GRX 810 Di2 MSRP $5799 Cutthroat Carbon GRX 810 1X MSRP $4199 Cutthroat Carbon GRX 600 MSRP $3299 For protection against abrasions, I recommend a product called Shelter by Cantitoe Road. Wool Tech T Cutthroat is Salsa's ultra-endurance mixed surface bike inspired by the Tour Divide. Particularly interested in doing routes like An Turas More in Scotland. Best alternatives sites to Grizzlyoutfitters.com - Check our similar list based on world rank and monthly visits only on Xranks. 29 x 2.25 and 27.5 x 2.6 are more realistic max clearances. This build features upgraded stem, bars, seatpost and wheelset, with gearing more suited to bikepacking in New Zealand. Salsa Cutthroat "In our family of drop-bar mountain bikes, Cutthroat is the one that was born to run. Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 - $2,899 The Cutthroat Apex 1 features the 1 X 11 drivetrain, which is the most secure, easy-to-use systems on the market. The 29er version of the Fargo didn't either - it weighs in at 28 lbs. In addition, you may want to apply Shelter wherever your bike is prone to dings and scratches (seat stays, underside of downtube, etc.). Obviously Ive been reading tons on Bikepacking.com and other sites and it seems that steel is much favoured for its forgiving ride quality, fixability and toughness. And, at its core lies the groundwork for tons of space to carry everything you need on a long adventure. Ill stick my neck out and say if its more trail oriented riding & bike packing you want then its the ISO, this is what this bike is designed for. We discovered steep, rocky singletracks and punishing agricultural horse paths. The Mason really does exactly what its designed for with aplomb its exceptionally well balanced particularly when fully loaded with bags front & rear also water bottles on the fork. I'm trying to decide what my next bike is and I won't be able to get another one for a few more years. Nik can help with custom bike builds, bikepacking hacks and gear, but specializes in making your suspension supple AF. And a radical backswept Jones bar. Vee Rubber Snow Avalanche and Snowshoe XL 4.8 tires ensure you can power through the snow, mud, sand. Comes with Surly Knard 293.0 tires, with a clearance for 27.5 x 3 (XSM) or 29 x 3 (MXL) tires (with or without fenders). You should check out this channel: https://youtu.be/42mvNB718mM. Making it a great bike for bikepacking and off-road touring. #1447116 - 25.10.20 21:27 Salsa Cutthroat - Hilfe ich habe es getan: motion Mitglied Themenersteller. Fast and light at 9kg but lots of mounts for packing it up as well. Built for bikepacking and off-road touring and single-track. It's much more than a drop-bar gravel bike, or a fast mountain bike. And according to Salsa 46T is the smallest you can go with the outer ring! 8oz sealant for initial setup Backpedaling a bit, prior to unboxing and throwing a leg over it in Santiago de Cuba, there were a few things I knew about the supposed ride characteristics of the Salsa Cutthroat. There were mud slogs, swamps, and river crossings, and even a couple of epic hike-a-bikes. Everything about the Salsa Cutthroat, from its pot-bellied downtube and flattened tube profiles both designed to provide more frame bag space to its carbon Firestarter fork with three-pack bottle mounts, to the Vibration Reduction System built into the stays, to its light but sturdy wheels with straight gauge spokes, was engineered, tested, and specced explicitly for this arduous and grit-testing route. Chainbreaker It is a crystal clear padded gel tape you can put just about anywhere to protect your frame. Salsa are calling this Road Boost a mix of MTB standards like the 148mm Boost hub spacing and BB92 bottom-bracket, but with a roady style front derailleur mount that allows larger chainrings than are typically available on modern MTB Cranksets. As light as possible but had realised that I need a reliable rig that can Bikepack so not being a weightweenie on this one! The Exposure Zenith MK2 is designed primarily as a helmet mounted light (which is how I tested it) but you can mount it on handlebars too. As I said, Im just imagining it might be fine and I just need to spend more time with the Thighmaster. Sorry! Salsa produces an excellent example, as do many other bag makers. But rather mounting options for front racks. I think biketreks (now moved from Ambleside to Ings) have them for demo. Particularly interested in doing routes like An Turas More in Scotland. Chainring choice depends on what Im riding its usually setup with a 36T for day-rides, general gravel-bashing and short bikepacking trips. Theres definitely some overlap with my other bikes but the Mason is a unique proposition and a fast smile-inducing bike-packing rig. 1 pair wool socks Products search. Put in long days off-road? Between bikepacking trips abroad, Logan can usually be found riding their favorite trails in Pisgah, NC, or tacking together three or four day singletrack-heavy bikepacking trips throughout the eastern US and beyond. The bikepacking ability of this bike seems to be exactly what I want though. The cutthroat is geared improperly for long flat gravel, has too wide of tires and in my opinion an overly relaxed geometry for true long distance gravel road miles. Title. Salsa's 'Class 5 Vibration Reduction System' helped reduce fatigue on long rides. They also added a third mount t the forks, making each set a complete three-pack suited forAnything style cargo cages. The Cutthroat is . Sonder Broken Road Titanium. And, there are several places on a frame that are prone to damage from falls, getting rattled around in a bus, or just general use. Paired with a wide-range cassette, this should give me the variety of gear ratios I wanted with smaller jumps between gears than a 1x setup. The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. The ECR is Surlys ultimate off-road touring machine. Why do you want the Cutthroat? Great info. I used to bike pack my El Mariachi & the switch to drop bar specific adventure bike was huge, far more proficient, safe & balanced handling. And the 32T on the Surly usually allows me to grovel up all but the steepest of climbs when fully loaded. You get a wide range of gearing, rack and fender mounts and a compact geometry making it ride trails and rough terrain with ease. You can expect strength and suppleness with the Cromoly Unicrown steel fork. 4 spare batteries/charger Helmet Out of all the three options this bike looks like the most capable, bikepacking-friendly fat bike. Kona describes this bike as the ultimate fat bike utilizing our favourite attributes from its siblings in the lineup.. I currently have a Surly Long Haul Trucker that I have built to suit adventure cycling conditions. Salsa engineers also thought about fans of dynamo hubs and their related charging units and lights. A truely do it all bike for all terrains. Note however that you cant use most of these on the Cutthroat because theyre designed for gravel bikes most of which are still non-boost and have roady BB spacing! Leatherman 58cm. I regularly ride it on mixed terrain with a mate on a Scott gravel bike and as soon as the gravel gets looser the benefits of the 29er 2.4 tyres and confidence inspiring geometry help it maintain speed, so overall theres little in it. I havent tried suspension on my ISO but have seen some interesting builds with Lauf etc. Salsa Journeyer Gravel bike men's medium, near new. The thing that most frustrates me about my current bike is that I find myself wanting to get back to some of my local trails. Honestly, thats what this bike is all about. The question is this: how much of a drop is there from Warbird to Cutthroat in long distance, single day gravel events? Camping? This latest MK2 version Shimano SPD Cleats SH51 MTB SPD - Single Release, Shimano SPD Cleats SM-SH56 - Multi Release, Cheaper Things Tuesday: Discounted E-Bikes Edition, This topic has 80 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated. I used to bike pack my El Mariachi & the switch to drop bar specific adventure bike was huge, far more proficient, safe & balanced handling. Sounds like the perfect bike for an un-scouted, off-road traverse of a Caribbean island, right? EZ Builds 14 subscribers A video detailing the install of the factory Salsa Cutthroat frame bag, with tips on creating a weatherproof seal using the included hardware and weather stripping. The V1 Cutthroat is a quite a different design, but nevertheless I was still interested to know what gearing others were running on theirs. You can get bikepacking bikes in carbon, titanium, aluminum and steel. According to Salsa, the size medium complete bike weighs in at 18.5 pounds. Brother mehteh is another option in steel. We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries. The 30T Inner ring is fine this is usually ok for loaded climbing with a wide-range cassette. 02380 282028. . Being able to ride on drop bars through all kinds of terrain, fully loaded up. price sold by type electric assist +. Get that bike shop to lend you a hardtail or full-sus XC bike at the same price point as the Cutthroat and mount some Gravel tires on it. Salsa Cutthroat Price: from $3599. Description. The Deore M6000 ticked all the boxes, 22-30-40 chainrings would become a 30-40 double giving me my climbing gear and my grinding gear. One of the beautiful things about carbon bicycles is that they typically dont feel heavy or sluggish, even when loaded down. when I say I rarely ride on drops Im talking about my road bike. A cheaper alternative to the Cutthroat if you are not looking for something that need to be lightweight and fast. I have set it up for speed, with a 660mm high sweep bar and a low stem. They have been around since the 1980s and have built up a solid reputation for producing a range of different bikes, including: Mountain bikes Gravel bikes Touring Bikes They also make bicycle and BMX components, clothing, parts, and gear. My Cyclocross / Gravel bike is setup with a 40T / 11-40t, so I knew this was suitable for fast local gravel rides. It pedals well out of the saddle and has a very predictable gate, as expected, but its also more nimble and responsive than I anticipated. Padded undies Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography. The attraction of the Mason is its off-road ability, and its an exciting bespoke build from a UK company who I can call on with anytime I fancy. Where in the Peak are you? It has mounting bike qualities; with its 29 tires and the Vario post. Pushing the limits for what is possible with a drop bar bike. Ive put almost 3500 miles on it this year and will probably push 4500 by the end. The new 2020 external cable routing bike. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R. GRX is amazing as well along with the Venture Max bars (I went with 44 rather than the spec 42). Salsa EXP Toptube Bag By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Cutthroat Carbon Rival 1 ($3,999) gets a 111 drivetrain, SRAM hydraulic Rival Hydro brakes, and SRAM . 2 Shares. Two bikes have caught my imagination: The Mason Insearchof and the Salsa Cutthroat. While I knew all of my cunning plans should work in theory, Id have to wait until the parts and frame arrived to find out for sure. New "Dream Build" Salsa Cutthroat AXS with SID SL Ultimate Fork 58cm. The Cutthroat was conceived as a svelte carbon bikepacking and endurance race machine designed for the endless ribbons of gravel, doubletrack, and smooth singletrack that the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is known for. Im also a big fan of the 44cm Venturemax bars, and the GRX brakes plus XT Di2 combination is brilliant. Ideally Salsa could have just made the slot longer in the braze-on mount, allowing a bigger range of chainrings. Also the Tapered Headtube ensures precision handling when paired with Lynskeys Carbon Gravel Fork. I know the Mason is specced to take a suspension fork. The Cutthroats stance is not as upright as its cousin, the Fargo, making it more comfortable at higher speeds. All rolling on WTB Nano 292.1 Tyres. Click here to login, or start an account if youre not yet a member of the Bikepacking Collective. Bar none, the Cutthroat is the most confident drop-bar bike Ive ridden down steep gravel. Using Salsa's past numeration system for their models and by using the Cowbell as an example, I'm betting there will be a Cowchipper 3 Bar in 6000 series aluminum. Lots of beyond and hook users on there. 5.10 Guide Tennies (flats) I'll be using this bike for events like DaMN (a 250 mile one day across MN ride), Almanzo, Lutsen 99er, the new iteration of Trans Iowa, and hopefully a Dirty Kanza. What should I look for in a Bikepacking bike? tires, also has an internal sleeve through which a dynamo wire can be routed. Mountain Money It certainly goes fast (with a Josh on board at least). It didnt look like there was enough spare meat on the bracket to extend the slot with a dremel either. Get a Warbird.. I do question the general logic of dirt drops once you go beyond a basic randonneuring / rough stuff type of use but I guess it comes down to your riding attitude. With 27.5 x 2.4 WTB Riddler tires that are tubeless ready. Half Roll electrical tape The Lynskey is mentioned in this list as one of the better titanium bikepacking bike options on the market. This long, twisty, and, at times, chunky gravel and two-track climb led to a ripping return descent which Ive experienced on several other gravel and adventure bikes. The gearing I chose for the build therefore had to reflect this tall enough for fast or flat spinning, short enough for grovelling up steep gravel roads carrying a framebag full of cake. Given that the Cutthroat is indeed a mountain bike, some might find the curly Cowchipper drop bars an odd spec. 54cm. Made me think Ive grown so used to riding on drop bars though now and Im used to the feeling of speed I get from them. Wide tyre clearance, mounts for days, forgiving geometry and high quality carbon tubing. The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat maintains the same frame and fork as the previous model (which we reviewed in depth here), that includes a more compliant fork, VRS seat stays, a wide range of drivetrain options, a direct-mount frame pack, and loads of accessory mounts. We inspire and inform through original bikepacking routes, stories, and coverage of the gear, news, and events that make our community thrive. Would I be faster on a more aggressive frame, probably but I am not in this to win but to finish without being super uncomfortable. Clearly not super-fast, but if you know local trails in the Peak, Ive ridden everything at Blackamoor on it (Piper House Gate DH for example) as well as slightly tamer stuff round Eastern Edges, Shilito Woods, Linacre Reservoirs and Cartledge Lane. Available as a frameset only for 2022, Brother Cycles' Big Bro is its wilderness-ready rigid MTB offering . However, those whove watched the Tour Divide and other similar races know that this is becoming something of a race standard, along side an aero-bar for those long stretches where headwinds and aerodynamics are the biggest contender. BIKEPACKING.com is dedicated to exploration by bicycle. They are a fast-rolling tire, great for speed. Lacks any mounting on the carbon fork as expected. Although obviously Ive not ridden one. The luminance package with the Sinewave Beacon was a good upgrade, and Im looking forward to Dom and the team releasing the ISO front carrier that they teased a while ago. Surely it comes down to whether you want carbon or steel? Paired with a wide-range cassette, this should give me the variety of gear ratios I wanted with smaller jumps between gears than a 1x setup. Zip ties Also comes in a front suspension fork option. Wheels and fat tires probably overkill for a gravel race. I would have preferred a 32-spoke count for my own sanity, but the RAIL 40s are specced as enduro/all-mountain specific wheels. I have compromised on chainset with 1x but it can take a front mech if needed. Ample tire clearance for 650B x2.1 or 700c x 28c-45c tires (up to 42c with full fenders). Immodium Like you I loved it and Ill probably get one eventually. If you are looking for a full suspension mountain bike for your bikepacking adventures. Plus, Salsa has a few entry-level models: the Journeyer and Stormchaserwhich feature a suspension fork similar to a mountain bike. At first glance you will notice a new color scheme, with the Gloss Earth Grey color with grey and Mustard decals. Which imho isnt really a drawback, its just about what your used to and the preconceptions. Search. Im biased as Ive got a green ISO in Canada and love it, amazingly capable and comfortable mile-muncher. With the wide 29 tires, with a Sram GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain with 10 50t cassette making for easy gearing. Titan kettle Ti pot P.S. We believe travel by bicycle has the power to encourage conservation, inclusivity, and respect for all people and cultures. Gloves, Light pants With that said after bringing along a carbon bike on two recent big trips I would recommend proper preparations. With a racing-inspired geometry, made from full carbon, with the Class 5 Vibration Reduction System for increased riding comfort. However, as with Cuba itself, the Salsa Cutthroat held its fair share of surprises. Kept looking at the Cutthroat! Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the World), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format. It's designed and built to cover long distances with speed and comfort." Cutthroat models and framesets: C GRX 600 1x - $3599 C GRX 810 2x - $4699 C GX Eagle AXS - $5699 C X01 Eagle AXS - $8399 Frameset - $2599 The Cutthroat is ideal for: It is quite possibility the best bike you can get for under $1000 for bikepacking! Cap I chose to run the custom Porcelain Rocket bag I had made for the Woodsmoke on our Kyrgyzstan trip. 1 pair boxers They have really thought about how this bike will be used and offer a low-profile geometry. Older 2x cranksets like Shimanos M785 or SRAMs GXP had suitable chainring ranges, but were designed pre-boost so wouldnt have an ideal chainline. But I cant get over the looks. The ergonomics of the venture max bars & the geometry of the bike make it such that it fits so well ridden in this position & the GRX brakes are perfectly positioned for single finger application. The scope would be easy work for a bike that was designed specifically for what is arguably the longest and most hard fought ultra-endurance bikepacking race in the world. The double butted frame and carbon fork cut weight and increase comfort. Cheers The cutthroat seems great, and if you like the ride Id say that one!. With a light, tough carbon fiber frame and fork with thru axles front and rear. Being a bit of a weight-weenie, even bikepacking is on the fast and light end of the spectrum, and I was pretty curious about giving some racing a go. A way to simply have fun. Efficiency too & the angles of say an ISO lends itself to one being perfectly positioned for long periods of time (days) with an ability to effortlessly switch from one terrain to another (trail, singletrack, road & gravel). The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 is the mainstay of the lineup and comes with a 111 Apex 1 drivetrain featuring a Raceface Ride crankset (36T), WTB Sera/i23 wheels, TRP Spyre brakes, and an 11-42T cassette. Cycle Travel is the game! The limiting factor for the outer rings is the Braze-on Front Derailleur mount. I can definitely echo the awsomeness of Venturemax bars. Its a bike you can pack up your life on and go across the Siberia or the Rockies on or you can simply do what we did and load up for a cheeky midweek overnighter on the South Downs and enjoy the fresh air. Salsa Cutthroat Gravel Bike Overview Kyle's Bikes 244 subscribers Subscribe 747 views 4 weeks ago This video is an overview of the different Salsa Cutthroat models and how they can be used.. Search the forum using the power of Google. Rider fitness and what works for them is key. I rode a Cutthroat in last years Tour Divide race. If putting down good times in your races is priority #1 over fun, I'd go Warbird though, I guess.. Ive done DK and a few dozen other gravel races on my Cutty and it does well. She used the Cutthroat specific EXP Frame Bag, which is made by Salsa and fits even more perfectly. If you can afford the Cutthroat and can find one in your size, by all means do it. 200,000 feet of climbing. @jameso when I say I rarely ride on drops Im talking about my road bike. Ive spoken To Dom from Mason and the Insearchof seems (on paper anyway) close to my perfect bike. You need to be logged in to use these features. This also makes the bike easier to get on when loaded. Salsa Classifies the Cutthroat as a "drop bar mountain bike". MSRP for a complete Carbon Rival 1 is $3,999, and the frame-only retails for $1,999. Is categorised as gravel bike. This netted us about 23 gear inches in the granny gear, which was fine for the lighter, summer weather loads we were carrying. 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