How to Choose a Gravel Bike
Salsa Stormchaser Apex Eagle Suspension Bike
$3,199.00
A gravel bike for all conditions, the Salsa Stormchaser Apex Eagle Suspension bike's ample tire clearance handle muddy routes, while its suspension fork and dropper seat let you tackle rowdy routes.
Key Details
Wheel Size
700c
Fork Travel
40 millimeters
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- 6066-T6 aluminum frame with Class 5â„¢ Vibration Reduction System (VRS)
- 40 mm RockShox Rudy suspension fork absorbs road chatter
- Alternator flat-mount dropouts are capable of single speed or with 1x geared drivetrain
- Bike is spec'd with a 1x geared drivetrain, but thanks to Alternator flat-mount dropouts, it's also compatible with a single-speed setup (not included)
- Included dropper post enables you to shift weight in steep and loose situations
- Internal cable routing
- Includes 3 water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames; 2 mounts on 49–54.5 cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount top tube bag (not included); additional mount on underside of the down tube
- 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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- 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 | 6066-T6 aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy XPLR |
| Fork Travel | 40 millimeters |
| Crankset | RaceFace Ride, 38T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex HRD hydraulic brakes; SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm) |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex HRD |
| Rims | WTB EZR TCS 2.0 i25 29 in. rim, 28 h; taped for tubeless (WTB tubeless valve included) |
| Front Hub | Shimano RS470, 12 x 100 mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano RS470, 12 x 142 mm |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Tubeless-ready Teravail Rutland 700c x 47 mm with durable casing |
| Tire Width | 47 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | TranzX YP38 Dropper Post, 27.2 mm, 90 mm travel |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227680)
| 49 CM | 52.5 CM | 54.5 CM | 56 CM | 57.5 CM | 59 CM | 61 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'8" - 5'2" | 5'1" - 5'5" | 5'4" - 5'8" | 5'7" - 5'11" | 5'10" - 6'2" | 6'0" - 6'4" | 6'3" and up |
| Reach | 359 | 363 | 365 | 374 | 383 | 392 | 402 |
| Stack | 535 | 549 | 568 | 587 | 606 | 625 | 644 |
| Effective Top Tube | 508 | 529 | 548 | 563 | 578 | 593 | 608 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 390 | 440 | 475 | 510 | 520 | 545 | 570 |
| Standover Height | 697 | 736 | 766 | 794 | 807 | 829 | 851 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 105 | 125 | 145 | 165 | 185 | 205 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.25 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73.1 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Wheelbase | 1023.1 - 1043.3 | 1032.8 - 1052.9 | 1041.5 - 1061.6 | 1057.6 - 1077.7 | 1073.7 - 1093.6 | 1089.8 - 1109.6 | 1107.1 - 1126.9 |
| Chainstay | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 | 435 - 450 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 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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