Salsa Vaya GX Bike - 2017
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For road adventures and light touring, the Salsa Vaya GX bike handles any road surface from pavement to gravel to dirt. The stable geometry feels great unloaded, or loaded for a fast tour.
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Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
20
- Kung Fu chromoly tubeset with Vaya carbon fork and generous tire clearance
- Rear rack and fender mounts
- Full-length cable housing with Salsa-designed front derailleur cable guide
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
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.
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- 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 | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Chromoly |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 50/34t |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Type 2.1 |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM 1020 11-36t |
| Number of Gears | 20 |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Avid BB7 |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Rims | WTB i19 TCS |
| Front Hub | Salsa |
| Rear Hub | Salsa |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | WTB Nano 700x40, 60tpi, UST tubeless compatible |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 2 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Zoom 27.2 |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Comp |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Weight | 24 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (111228)
| 49.5 CM | 52 cm | 54 cm | 55 cm | 57 cm | 59 cm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'10"-5'2" | 5'2"-5'5" | 5'5"-5'8" | 5'7"-5'10" | 5'9"-6'1" | 6'1"+ |
| Reach | 14 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.6 | 15.1 |
| Stack | 21.4 | 21.6 | 23.2 | 24 | 24.7 | 25.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 19.49 | 20.47 | 21.26 | 21.65 | 22.44 | 23.43 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 14.96 | 17.72 | 18.5 | 20.08 | 20.87 | 22.05 |
| Standover Height | 26 | 28.1 | 29.2 | 30.6 | 31.3 | 32.3 |
| Head Tube Length | 3.94 | 3.94 | 5.71 | 6.5 | 7.28 | 8.07 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.25 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.5 | 74.5 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 |
| Wheelbase | 40.1 | 40.3 | 40.7 | 40.9 | 41.5 | 42.2 |
| Chainstay | 17.72 | 17.72 | 17.72 | 17.72 | 17.72 | 17.72 |
| Fork Offset | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches 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.