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Cutthroat Rival 1
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,699| Weight | 22.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Stylo, Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
5'6" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" +
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Summary
The Salsa Cutthroat is celebrated for its exceptional comfort, stability, and versatility across gravel, dirt roads, and trails, making it a top choice for bikepacking and aggressive gravel riding. Its carbon frame and fork offer a lightweight, compliant ride, while the Vibration Reduction System enhances comfort on long hauls. Despite its many strengths, some riders wish for a flip chip in the rear dropout and wider rims for optimal performance.
Carbon frame and fork for lightweight, compliant, and fast riding
Vibration Reduction System (VRS) for enhanced comfort
Nearly unmatched cargo carrying capability with 20+ frame mounts
Stable and confident handling on varied terrains
Ideal for ultra-endurance bikepacking with efficient sprinting and lightweight design
Lack of a flip chip in the rear dropout for adjustable chainstay length
Press fit bottom bracket may be creaky
SRAM Force brake levers ergonomically awkward with extreme flare handlebars
It’s truly the most comfortable and stable drop-bar bike I’ve ridden to date, and it still feels fast.BIKEPACKING.com
"The Cutthroat is graceful, quick, and eye-catching, more pack unicorn than mule."Bicycling
No other bike in our test felt more confident on the downhills!
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Oct 2019 · Selene Yeager
Ride the Divide, shred singletrack, or race gravel-enduro—the Cutthroat’s got you covered.
Oct 2019 · Logan Watts
Salsa Cycles just announced the fully redesigned, next-level Cutthroat V2. We had a chance to put well over 1,000 miles on one prior to today’s launch for this full review. Find all the details, our ride impressions, and loads of photos here...
Carbon frame and fork continue to be incredibly comfortable, compliant, lightweight, and fast
The lines and aesthetics of the Cutthroat v2 are much more appealing than v1
Continues to be one of the most confident and stable drop-bar 29ers on the market
Nearly unmatched cargo carrying capability
New bolt-on frame pack is very well done
If I had one frame update wish, it’s that the Cutthroat would have a flip chip in the rear dropout, allowing for a shorter or longer chainstay depending on ride and tire choice
For this build, I’d like to see wider rims; for some reason Salsa specced the 22.5mm inner width Spline rims instead of the 25mm. A 27mm IW would be ideal.
Dec 2017 · Robin Schmitt
Road or mountain bike? Can I fit a six-pack of beer onto it? The € 4,499 carbon Salsa Cutthroat raises some questions.....
| Frame | Cutthroat Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Red / Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cutthroat Carbon |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | PressFit 41 x 92mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide Deluxe Type: Rigid |
| Grips | MSW Anti-Slip Gel |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Stylo 7K Eagle DUB, 34t |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 HRD |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 11-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival HRD, 160mm rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline 15 x 100mm, Rear: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline 12 x 142mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon 2.2", 60 TPI/EXO/TR |
| Disc Rotors | 74mm post mount; (140 –160mm) |
First added August 14
Last updated August 14
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