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2018 Vaya Apex Orange

2018 Vaya Apex Orange

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⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Vaya Kung Fu CroMoly
  • Fork: Vaya Carbon
  • Color: Orange or Charcoal
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Front Der: SRAM Apex
  • Rear Der: SRAM GX Type 2.1 Long Cage
  • Cassette: SRAM 1020 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: FSA Omega Adveture 48/32t
  • Shifter: SRAM Apex
  • Brakes & Rotors: Avid BB7, Centerline 160 mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell 2
  • Grips: Salsa Gel Bar Tape
  • Seatpost: Promax 27.2 x 350mm set back post
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Comp
  • Front Wheel: Formula, 32h, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 butted spoke, brass nipples
  • Rear Wheel: Formula, 32h, 135mm, QR, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 butted spoke, brass nipples
  • Tires: WTB Nano 700 x 40mm, DNA Compound, 60 tpi casing, UST tubeless compatible, aramid bead
  • Complete Bike Weight: 24 lb, 7 oz for 55cm

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 700c x 50mm w/o fenders
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Size: 700c x 45mm with fenders
  • Fork Length: 405mm
  • Fork Offset: 50mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: EC44
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 30mm
  • Front Derailleur Mount: Band Clamp, 28.6mm, bottom pull
  • Bottom Bracket: 68mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset (Max Ring): 1x crankset: 46t max, 2x crankset: 53/39t max, 3x crankset: 53/39/30t max
  • Rear Brake, (Rotor): 51mm standard, (140–160mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 135mm
  • Rear Axle Size: 10 x 135mm QR
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2310
  • BB Cable Guide: 06-000682
  • Rack Mounts: Yes
  • Fender Mounts: Yes
  • Bottle Mounts: 3
  • Stem Clamp: 28.6mm
  • Crown Race: 33mm
  • Front Brake (Rotor): 74mm post mount (140–160mm)
  • Front Spacing: 100mm
  • Front Axle: Thru-axle, M15 x 125 L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 mm

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric 49.5cm 52cm 54cm 55cm 57cm 59.5cm
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 1022.7 1034 1038.9 1053.5 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 660.1 713.7 742 776.3 795.6 821
Rider Height Metric 147–158 cm 158–165 cm 165–173 cm 170–178 cm 175–185 cm 188cm–UP5
Stem Length 60 70 80 80 90 100
Crank Length 165 165 170 172.5 175 175
Handlebar Width 38cm 40cm 42cm 42cm 44cm 46cm
Seatpost Offset Metric 12 12 12 12 12 12

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

Triple Butted CroMoly Tubeset

Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless Sanko CroMoly tubing

Vaya Carbon Fork

Full carbon fork with a tapered 1-1/8 to 1-1/4" steerer for compliance and ideal ride qualities over rough, uneven surfaces, and a 15 x 100mm thru-axle for confidence inspired tracking. Hidden fender mounts for a clean look

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

Generous Tire Clearance

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

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

Full-Length Cable Housing w/ 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

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.

Review Warranty Info