Salsa Cutthroat C GRX 600 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Groupset GRX 800, GRX 600
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
52cm
154cm - 169cm
54cm
167cm - 175cm
56cm
173cm - 185cm
58cm
183cm - 193cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cutthroat Carbon
Suspension Fork
Cutthroat
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RX810
Front Derailleur
Shimano RX810
Shift Levers
Shimano RX600
Cassette
Shimano HG700 11–34t, 11-Speed
Crank
Race Face Ride (Easton 46/30t chainrings)
Bottom Bracket
Press Fit BB92, 41 x 92 mm
Chain
Shimano HG601
Wheels
Rims
Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST TCS 2.0 i25 rim, 32h
Tires
Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2", 60 TPI, Tubeless-Ready, Durable Casing
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano RX600, Shimano RT64 rotors (160 mm)
Disk Rotors
Flat mount (160–180 mm), flat mount frame standard (35 mm thickness), 42 mm bolt length
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS41/IS52
Seat
Saddle
WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
Seatpost
Salsa Guide
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.62 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.62 mm |
| Front Center | 614 mm | 632 mm | 655 mm | 674 mm | 693 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Stack | 591.58 mm | 599.05 mm | 626.13 mm | 651.33 mm | 670.94 mm |
| Reach | 364.37 mm | 379.51 mm | 391.88 mm | 401.73 mm | 412.96 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526.6 mm | 546.6 mm | 566.6 mm | 586.6 mm | 606.6 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.25 ° | 74.25 ° | 74 ° | 73.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355.6 mm | 419.1 mm | 508 mm | 558.8 mm | 584.2 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 98 mm | 127 mm | 154 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 mm | 1074 mm | 1096 mm | 1116 mm | 1135 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 707 mm | 748 mm | 817 mm | 858 mm | 880 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 154 cm | 167 cm | 173 cm | 183 cm | 190 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 169 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm | 193 cm | cm |
About this model
Cutthroat C GRX 600 is part of the Salsa Cutthroat model. Salsa released 21 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Cutthroat bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Cutthroat C Apex 1 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2899$. Salsa Cutthroat C AXS Eagle 2021 on the other hand costs 7199$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Gravel bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, even though the average price of a Gravel bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Salsa released this model in 2021, its price was 3499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 42.12% more expensive than the price of the average Gravel bike.
Gravel bikes average weight
The average weight for Gravel bikes is 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Salsa Cutthroat C GRX 600 it’s weighing 11.03 kg (24.32 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In short, the average Gravel bike weight is 35.67% lower than this one.
Cutthroat C GRX 600 components
Fork material
Cutthroat C GRX 600 has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Cutthroat C GRX 600 bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Cutthroat C GRX 600 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
