Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,899$2,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    23.3 lbs20.9 lbs
    4.1
    5.7
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″650b / 700c
    Clearance
    2.4"42c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex, Race FaceRival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 Cutthroat Apex 1
    2023 Grail 7 eTap
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    2020 Cutthroat Apex 1

    35 mph

    2023 Grail 7 eTap

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Cutthroat Carbon V2

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorPink

    Canyon Grail AL Disc

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorPink

    Fork

    Cutthroat Carbon V2

    Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Press Fit BB92, 41 x 92 mm

    SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide, BB-frame interface: 86.5 mm, Weight: 72 g

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Canyon V13

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowchipper

    Canyon HB0063

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Selle Italia Model X

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide

    Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    MSW Anti-Slip Gel

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex 1

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    Race Face Ride, DM 36t chainring

    SRAM Rival D1 Wide, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42t

    SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44T

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110

    SRAM RIVAL D1 12s

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre-C, 160 mm

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2s | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12s

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Serra Hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32h, 110 x 15 mm, Rear: WTB Serra Hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32h, 148 x 12 mm

    DT Swiss Gravel LN | WH DT GR LN CLA28 12X142 25 CL XD-R

    Tires

    Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2" Durable, Tubeless Ready

    Schwalbe G-One R, 40mm

    Disc Rotors

    TRP Spyre-C, 160 mm

    SRAM Paceline, Disc mount: centerlock, Weight: 155 g

    Accessories
    Racks

    Capable of carrying four (52 cm frames) or five (54–60 cm frames) bottles with Three-Pack Mounts on the fork. Mounts for EXP Series Top Tube Bag and two accessory mounts on the underside of the downtube provide space for the Salsa Anything Bracket Mini or fuel, water bottle, or Salsa KEG. Cutthroat Direct Mount Frame Pack provides ample capacity across all frame sizes, and front and rear rack mounts offer endless options for carrying cargo

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