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2016 Vaya X9

2016 Vaya X9

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Vaya 4130 CroMoly
  • Color: Blue
  • Fork: Salsa Vaya 4130 CroMoly
  • Rear Shock: SRAM X7 HDM
  • Front Der: SRAM X9
  • Rear Der: SRAM 10-speed, 11-36t
  • Cassette: KMC X10
  • Chain: SRAM S1000 48/32t
  • Crankset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/28.6 | 40 EC44/33
  • Headset: Salsa Guide
  • Stem: Salsa Cowbell 2
  • Handlebar: Salsa Gel Bar Tape
  • Grips: SRAM Apex
  • Shifters: SRAM BB7R
  • Front Brake: SRAM BB7R
  • Rear Brake: SRAM G2CS, 160mm front /rear
  • Rotors: Truvativ Stylo T20, 25-offset
  • Seatpost: WTB Pure V Comp
  • Saddle: Salsa 9 x 100mm QR
  • Front Hub: Salsa 10 x 135mm QR
  • Rear Hub: Sha Dar, butted, black
  • Spokes: WTB Speed Disc i19, 32h
  • Rims: Surly Knard, 700 x 42mm, folding, 27 tpi
  • Tires: 26 lb 14 oz for 55cm

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: Ti: 700 x 45mm w/ fenders Steel: 700 x 42mm w/ fenders
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Sizes: Ti: 700 x 50mm w/o fenders Steel: 700 x 47mm w/o fenders
  • Fork Length: 405mm
  • Fork Offset: 50mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: EC44
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: Ti: 32mm; Steel: 30mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: Bottom-pull
  • Front Derailleur Mount: Band clamp, (Ti: Ø34.9mm, Steel: Ø28.6mm)
  • Bottom Bracket: 68mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset: 1x crankset: 46t max; 2x crankset: 53/39t max; 3x crankset: 53/39/30t max
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm standard (140–160mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 135 x 10mm QR
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2310
  • Bottle Mounts: 2 per frame

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric 49cm 52cm 54cm 55cm 57cm 59cm
Top Tube Effective Metric 495 520 540 550 570 595
Seat Tube Length Metric 380 450 470 510 530 560
Head Tube Length Metric 100 100 145 165 185 205
Head Tube Angle 70.25 71.5 71.5 71.5 71.5 71.5
Seat Tube Angle 75.5 74.5 73.5 73 72.5 72
BB Drop Metric 75 75 75 75 75 75
Chainstay Length Metric 450 450 450 450 450 450
Fork Length Metric 405 405 405 405 405 405
Fork Offset Metric 50 50 50 50 50 50
Wheelbase Metric 1019.4 1023 1034 1039 1054 1072.6
Stack Metric 542.7 547.4 590.1 609.1 628 647
Reach Metric 354.6 368.2 365.2 363.8 372 384.8
Standover Metric 674.3 723.9 752 785 804 829.4
Rider Height Metric 147 - 158 cm 158 - 165 cm 165 - 173 cm 170 - 178 cm 175 - 185 cm 185 - up
Stem Length 70 70 80 80 90 100
Crank Length 170 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 38 40 40 42 44 46
Seatpost Offset Metric 25 25 25 25 25 25
  • Measurements listed are based on a 700 x 41mm tire measuring 709mm in diameter
  • Standover (P) for all sizes is measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center

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Additional Features

Vaya Geometry 

Designed as an any road or light touring bike, optimized for fit with Salsa drop bars. Stable handling with a light load, and ready to explore any road 

Rear Rack & Fender Mounts 

Integrated rear rack and front and rear fender mounts cast into dropout for durability. Designed to work best with Salsa Wanderlust Rack 

Generous Tire Clearance 

Clearance for 700c x 50mm tires or 700c x 45mm with fenders 

Full-Length Cable Housing with Salsa-Designed Front Derailleur Cable Guide 

Improved performance in poor conditions. Full drivetrain cable housing with a front derailleur BB cable guide to keep muck from entering the housing. Clean routing keeps shifting protected. Brake routing is external for easy maintenance 

Vaya Steel Fork 

4130 steel fork with a tapered 1-1/8 to 1-1/4" steerer for compliance and ideal ride qualities over rough, uneven surfaces, and Salsa investment-cast dropout. Fender and mid-blade rack mounts included 

Warranty Information

All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

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