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2016 Cutthroat Carbon X9

2016 Cutthroat Carbon X9

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Cutthroat Carbon
  • Color: Green
  • Fork: Firestarter Carbon, 15 x 100mm
  • Rear Shock: nil
  • Front Der: SRAM X7 HDM
  • Rear Der: SRAM X9 Type 2, long cage
  • Cassette: SRAM 1050, 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: SRAM S1000, 28-42t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40 ZS44/28.6 | 40 ZS56/40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Woodchipper 2
  • Grips: Salsa Gel Bar Tape
  • Shifters: SRAM Apex
  • Front Brake: SRAM BB7
  • Rear Brake: SRAM BB7
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 160mm front/rear
  • Seatpost: Zoom SP-218
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Comp
  • Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15 x 100mm
  • Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12 x 142mm, 10-speed
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Champion, straight, black
  • Rims: NoTubes Rapid 25, 32-hole
  • Tires: Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1, SnakeSkin
  • Complete Bike Weight: 23 lb 6 oz for Large

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 29 x 2.4" max
  • Rigid fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
  • Fork Offset: 45mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 32.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x, top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (26mm offset)
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 92mm
  • Crankset: 2x: 28/42t max standard mountain bike, 1x: 38t max standard mountain bike
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 74mm post-mount; (140–160mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 142 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 172L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12
  • Derailleur Hanger: 687 Hanger (FS2339)
  • Bottle Mounts: SM = 2, MD–XL = 3
  • Accessory Mounts 2 (1 on top of toptube, 1 under downtube): 687 Hanger

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 545 565 580 600
Seat Tube Length Metric 406.4 482.6 533.4 584.2
Head Tube Length Metric 90 115 140 160
Head Tube Angle 70 70.5 71 71
Seat Tube Angle 74 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 70 70 70 70
Chainstay Length Metric 445 445 445 445
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 45 45 45 45
Wheelbase Metric 1052.7 1057.4 1067.9 1088.6
Stack Metric 593.9 619.5 645.3 664.2
Reach Metric 374.7 375.6 382.7 396.9
Standover Metric 719.1 787.1 829.9 868.7
Rider Height Metric 160cm - 175cm 173cm - 183cm 180cm - 191cm 188cm - UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 70 90 90 100
Crank Length 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 44 44 46 46
Seatpost Offset Metric 25 25 25 25
  • A Salsa Firestarter fork which is equivalent to an average 100mm fork at 20% sag
  • A 29 x 2.25"" tire measuring 740mm in diameter
  • Standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center

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Additional Features

Cutthroat Geometry 

We took what we’ve learned from our tried-and-true drop bar mountain bike geometry and updated it for speed. 445mm chainstays will get you up and over everything from technical singletrack trails, two-track, gravel, and long, desolate paved roads quickly, while still preserving the stability and comfort endurance riders need to keep at it day after day. Designed for an optimized fit with the Salsa Woodchipper bar

Interior Junction Control Molding Technology 

We use interior molds at all the main front triangle junctions during layup and curing. This allows for precise control of wall thickness and inner wall smoothness in these areas. This process increases compaction and reduces voids and wrinkles in critical high-stress zones. The end result is a top-quality carbon frame that delivers consistent high performance 

Class 5™ VRS 

The Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System has specially shaped seatstays with a tall, thin, vertically oriented profile that promotes vertical compliance by allowing the seatstays to “flex” outward on impact. The horizontally oriented chainstays work to resist torque and maintain a laterally stiff rear end. The seatstays and chainstays lack bridges, furthering the full length of the stays to contribute to flexibility. And a rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance 

Tour Divide-Driven Features 

Designed for maximum frame bag volume on every size. Our size SM can carry up to 4 water bottles (with 2 on the fork via Three-pack mounts), with room for 5 on our MD through XL sizes. Direct-mount toptube bag and frame-designed hydration routing take the ease of eating and drinking while riding to a whole new level 

Massive Tire & Mud Clearance 

Fits 29 x 2.4" tires plus the mud you are likely to encounter in multi-day endurance races 

PressFit 41 x 92mm Bottom Bracket 

Compatible with all 1x and 2x mountain cranks, both GXP and 24mm spindle types 

Rear Rack Friendly 

Designed for use with most rear racks 

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 

Extra sold separately 

Multiple Water Bottle Carrying Options 

Our size SM can carry up to 4 water bottles (with 2 on the fork via Three-pack mounts), with room for 5 on our MD through XL sizes 

Firestarter Carbon Fork 

Full carbon fork with a tapered 1-1/8 to 1-1/2" steerer tube for confidence-inspired tracking through the tough stuff. Massive tire clearance, up to 29 x 3" tires. 15 x 100mm thru-axle and Salsa-designed carbon layup for frame-matching compliance. 74mm post-mount style brake mount. 160 to 200mm disc brake rotor compatible 

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