How to Choose Mountain Bikes
Salsa Cutthroat C Apex 1 Eagle Bike
$4,399.00
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.
Key Details
Wheel Size
29 inches
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- High-modulus carbon frame and fork deliver ride compliance
- 69° head tube angle provides a long, stable wheelbase for confidence on technical rides
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) absorbs microimpacts on rough roads
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork with Three-Pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing (dynamo not included)
- Front and rear thru axles with Boost spacing
- Flat-mount brakes and internal cable routing on the frame and fork
- Comes with a dropper post for more rider confidence
- Spec'd with 29 x 2.2 in. tires, but has clearance for tires up to 2.4 in. wide
- Accommodates custom direct-mount frame bags with EXP Series Direct Mount thumb screws for tool-free attachment (bags and screws not included)
- Pedals not included
- 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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- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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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 | 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 |
Salsa Bikes (226219)
| 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 |
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.
