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    CUTTHROAT RIVAL 12018 Salsa
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,299
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		21.0 lbs
    5.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Rival, GX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa CUTTHROAT RIVAL 1 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CUTTHROAT RIVAL 1
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    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)

    30 mph

    CUTTHROAT RIVAL 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    CUTTHROAT RIVAL 12018 Salsa
    Frame

    Cutthroat Carbon

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Blue / Yellow

    Fork

    Cutthroat Carbon

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    PressFit 41 x 92mm

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowchipper

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm

    Grips

    Salsa Glyph Gel Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM GX 1000 XSYNC 38t

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMS8 11-42t

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival Hydraulic, Centerline 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline, 700c, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: DT Swiss C 1800 Spline, 700c, 142 x 12mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.2", 60 tpi EXO

    Disc Rotors

    74mm post mount; (140 –160mm)

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