Bike Comparison
    VAYA TIAGRA2018 Salsa
    VAYA APEX2018 Salsa
    MSRP
    $1,399
    $1,799
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		27.0 lbs24.0 lbs
    3.0
    4.0
    Frame
    		SteelSteel
    Fork
    		SteelCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Clearance
    		50c50c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    		Tiagra, FSAGX, Apex
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 102 × 10
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa VAYA TIAGRA and Salsa VAYA APEX are both steel frame gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The VAYA TIAGRA has a steel fork, while the VAYA APEX has a carbon fork and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    VAYA TIAGRA
    VAYA APEX
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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)

    38 mph

    VAYA TIAGRA

    38 mph

    VAYA APEX

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    VAYA TIAGRA2018 Salsa
    VAYA APEX2018 Salsa
    Frame

    Vaya Kung Fu CroMoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 50c

    Color: Red or Mint

    Vaya Kung Fu CroMoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 50c

    Color: Red or Mint

    Fork

    Vaya CroMoly

    Vaya Carbon

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm BSA, threaded

    68mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 5

    Cane Creek 10

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowbell 3

    Salsa Cowbell 2

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Promax 27.2 x 350mm set back post

    Promax 27.2 x 350mm set back post

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Bar Tape

    Salsa Gel Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra GS 10-speed

    SRAM GX Type 2.1 Long Cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure 48/32t

    FSA Omega Adveture 48/32t

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    SunRace 10-speed 11-34

    SRAM 1020 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Avid BB7, Centerline 160mm

    Avid BB7, Centerline 160 mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Formula, 32h, 100mm, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula, 32h, 135mm, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

    Front: Formula, 32h, 100 x 15mm thru-axle, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 butted spoke, brass nipples, Rear: Formula, 32h, 135mm, QR, WTB STP i19 TCS 700c, 2.0 butted spoke, brass nipples

    Tires

    WTB Nano 700 x 40mm Comp, 27 tpi

    WTB Nano 700 x 40mm, DNA Compound, 60 tpi casing, UST tubeless compatible, aramid bead

    Disc Rotors

    51mm standard, (140–160mm)

    74mm post mount (140–160mm)

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