How to Choose Mountain Bikes

A Tour Divide–inspired bikepacking machine, the Salsa Cutthroat C Apex 1 Eagle bike features an efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials.
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| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Cutthroat Carbon |
| Mountain Bike Style | Cross-country |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe |
| Crankset | SRAM STYLO 6K Eagle DUB, 34T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex eTap AXS HRD |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1210, 11–52t, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160mm) |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex AXS, D1 |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team 25 mm TCS 2.0 29 in. rim, 32h; taped, WTB tubeless valve included |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-15-B 15 x 110mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-HM-B 12 x 148mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Tubeless-ready Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2 in. with durable casing |
| Tire Width | 2.2 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90 mm travel |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 52 CM | 54 CM | 56 CM | 58 CM | 60 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'1" - 5'6" | 5'6" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6'1" | 6'0" - 6'4" | 6'3" and up |
| Reach | 357 | 372 | 385 | 394 | 406 |
| Stack | 585 | 592 | 620 | 645 | 664 |
| Effective Top Tube | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 356 | 419 | 508 | 559 | 584 |
| Standover Height | 700 | 742 | 811 | 852 | 874 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 98 | 127 | 154 | 175 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5 | 74.25 | 74.25 | 74 | 73.75 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Wheelbase | 1050 | 1066 | 1091 | 1110 | 1129 |
| Chainstay | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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