How to Choose a Gravel Bike
Salsa Flyway C Apex Eagle AXS 12 Bike
$4,499.00
Confident at race pace and comfortable at party pace, this Salsa carbon gravel bike is the one you'll want to ride every day. It's brings comfort and stability to gravel adventures of any distance.
Key Details
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- Whether you're lining up for an event or loading up to leave town for big miles, this bike helps puts your gravel goals in reach
- Features progressive gravel geometry with a long reach and short stem
- Low bottom bracket and slack head tube angle lend stability and confidence, while short chainstays keep handling responsive
- Symmetrical dropped chainstays and a steep seat tube angle ensure efficient power transfer
- Carbon frame with Class 5 VRSâ„¢ (Vibration Reduction System)
- Suspension-corrected for 40 mm gravel suspension forks
- FSA CRII headset allows for versatile internal routing
- Flat-top carbon handlebar with 16° flare
- Comes equipped with a SRAM Apex Eagle AXS 1 x 12-speed drivetrain; compatible with 2x (electronic only) drivetrains; UDH-compatible
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- WTB Speedterra i25 wheels
- Comes equipped with Teravail Updraft 700c x 45 mm tires; frame is compatible with tires up to 700c x 50 mm; fork is compatible with tires up to 700c x 57 mm
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
Multiple on-bike cargo options (accessories not included):
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
View all Salsa Gravel Bikes- Can accommodate 2 water bottles on XS–SM frames; 3 on MD–XL frames
- Can fit 2 sets of Three-Pack mounts on fork
- Direct-mount compatible with custom frame pack
- Top tube mounts for use with Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mount
- Rear rack compatible with Salsa Rack-Lock or Post-Lock, and lowrider front rack mounts
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 Wide, 40t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB T47 internal |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex AXS HRD |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 Eagle AXS |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50t, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex AXS HRD |
| Rims | WTB Speed Terra i25 |
| Front Hub | WTB 12 x 100 |
| Rear Hub | WTB 12 x 142 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Teravail Updraft |
| Tire Width | 45 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Teravail Feldspar Carbon |
| Stem | Teravail Radia |
| Seat Post | Teravail Stratum Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Gravelier |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA CRII |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Weight | 21 lbs. 1 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (C03142)
| S | M | M/L | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5′1″ - 5′5″ | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6' | 6' - 6'4" | 6'4" - 6'7" |
| Reach | 375.2 | 391.9 | 420.7 | 420.7 | 435.3 |
| Stack | 540.5 | 568.8 | 592.3 | 625.3 | 644.2 |
| Effective Top Tube | 510 | 555 | 575 | 600 | 620 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 390 | 470 | 505 | 540 | 575 |
| Standover Height | 682 | 749 | 780 | 814 | 843 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 120 | 145 | 180 | 200 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1038.7 | 1060.2 | 1087.5 | 1108.7 |
| Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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