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.
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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- 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 |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex eTap AXS HRD |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | 6-bolt, 160 mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex eTap AXS HRD |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team 25 mm TCS 2.0 29 in. rim, 32h; taped, WTB tubeless valve included |
| Front Hub | 500-15-B 15 x 110 mm |
| Rear Hub | 500-HM-B 12 x 148 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.