Salsa Cutthroat Rival 1 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
3,699$
Weight | 10.04 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Rival 1, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
168cm - 175cm
MD
173cm - 183cm
LG
180cm - 191cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cutthroat Carbon
Suspension Fork
Cutthroat Carbon
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival 1
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival 1 HRD
Cassette
SRAM PG 1130, 11-42t
Crank
SRAM Stylo 7K Eagle DUB, 34t
Bottom Bracket
PressFit 41 x 92mm
Chain
SRAM PC 1110
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss C 1800 Spline 15 x 100mm
Tires
Maxxis Ikon 2.2", 60 TPI/EXO/TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Rival HRD, 160mm rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post mount; (140 –160mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper Deluxe
Grips
MSW Anti-Slip Gel
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
Salsa Guide Deluxe
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.64 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.66 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Front Center | 617 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 653 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 84 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Stack | 599.9 mm | 625.5 mm | 651.3 mm | 670.2 mm |
| Reach | 380.7 mm | 381.6 mm | 388.7 mm | 402.9 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 571 mm | 586 mm | 606 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 482.6 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 115 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1063 mm | 1073 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 725 mm | 793 mm | 835 mm | 874 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 168 cm | 173 cm | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 175 cm | 183 cm | 191 cm | cm |
Model Overview
Cutthroat Rival 1 is a Salsa Cutthroat model. 21 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Cutthroat bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 2019 has a starting price of 2899$. Salsa Cutthroat Force 1 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4699$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, you could also get a good Gravel bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 3699$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cutthroat Rival 1 price is 50.24% higher than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 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.
With a weight of 10.04 kg (22.13 lbs), Salsa bike is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Gravel bike weighs 23.49% less than Cutthroat Rival 1.
Overview of components
Fork material
Cutthroat Rival 1 has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Salsa Cutthroat Rival 1 2019, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Cutthroat Rival 1 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.