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2017 Cutthroat Rival

2017 Cutthroat Rival

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Cutthroat Carbon
  • Fork: Cutthroat Carbon
  • Color: Dark Red/Red
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Front Der: SRAM GX  
  • Rear Der: SRAM Rival 22
  • Cassette: SRAM PG 1130 11-32t
  • Chain: KMC X11
  • Crankset: SRAM GX 1000 36/24t
  • Shifter: SRAM Rival 22
  • Brakes & Rotors: SRAM Rival Hydraulic, G2CS 160mm 
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper
  • Grips: Salsa Glyphs Gel Bar Tape
  • Seatpost: Zoom 27.2 x 350mm set back post 
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Comp
  • Front Wheel : Salsa 32h, 100mm, 15mm Thru-Axle, WTB STP i23 TCS 29", 2.0/1.8mm spokes, brass nipples
  • Rear Wheel: Salsa 32h, 142mm, 12mm Thru-Axle, WTB STP i23 TCS 29", 2.0/1.8mm spokes, brass nipples
  • Tires: Schwalbe Thunder Burt 29x2.1" SnakeSkin TL-Easy
  • Complete Bike Weight: 22 lbs 14 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)
  • Stem Clamp: Ø28.6mm
  • Crown Race: Ø40mm
  • Front Brake (Rotor): 51mm I.S., (160–180mm)
  • Front Spacing: 100 x 15mm thru-axle
  • Front Thru-Axle: 15 x 125L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12
  • Fork Bottle Mounts: Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
SM MD LG XL
Top Tube Effective Metric 545 565 580 600
Seat Tube Length Metric 406 482.6 533 584
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 168–175cm 173–183cm 180–191cm 188cm–UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 70 90 90 100
Crank Length 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 40cm 42cm 44cm 46cm
Seatpost Offset Metric 20mm 20mm 20mm 20mm
  • a Cutthroat Fork which is equivalent to an average 100 mm 29er suspension fork at 20% sag
  • a 29 x 2.25" tire measuring 740 mm 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 optimized fit with the Salsa Cowchipper or Woodchipper bars

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" outwards on impacts. 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 small can carry up to 4 waterbottles (with 2 on the fork via Three-pack mounts), with room for 5 on our medium through x-large sizes. Internal wire routing for dynamo hub lighting systems built into the Firestarter Carbon fork. 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 small can carry up to 4 waterbottles (with 2 on the fork via Three-pack mounts), with room for 5 on our medium through x-large sizes

Cutthroat 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. Internal wire routing for dynamo hub light systems

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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