Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,899$
Weight | 10.55 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Groupset Apex 1, Race Face -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
52cm
154cm - 169cm
54cm
167cm - 175cm
56cm
173cm - 185cm
58cm
183cm - 193cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cutthroat Carbon V2
Suspension Fork
Cutthroat Carbon V2
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex 1
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex 1
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42t
Crank
Race Face Ride, DM 36t chainring
Bottom Bracket
Press Fit BB92, 41 x 92 mm
Chain
SRAM PC-1110
Wheels
Rims
WTB Serra Hub, WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32h, 110 x 15 mm
Tires
Teravail Sparwood 29 x 2.2" Durable, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre-C, 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
Grips
MSW Anti-Slip Gel
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Salsa Guide
Fit data
Geometry
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 Apex 1 is part of the Salsa Cutthroat model. There are 21 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Cutthroat bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2899$. Salsa Cutthroat GRX 810 Di2 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 5799$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2899$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cutthroat Apex 1 price is 17.75% more expensive than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
The average weight for Gravel bikes is 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much heavier than average, Cutthroat Apex 1 has a weight of 10.55 kg (23.26 lbs). In other words, this model is 29.77% heavier than the average Gravel bike.
Cutthroat Apex 1 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
The wheels on Cutthroat Apex 1 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.