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2025 Salsa Cutthroat C Apex AXS Transmission
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $4,399.00
- Sizes
- 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
- Colors
- Tangerine
- Weight
- 25 lbs 0 oz (56cm size)
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000605
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
Electronic shifting removes the usual shift cable but adds a separate battery and controls, while the 520% cassette range describes how much gearing is available. Hydraulic disc brakes shift routine service toward pad and rotor condition, fluid leaks and use of the correct bleed fluid. The rims and tires are tubeless-ready, but that label does not confirm the bike is currently set up without tubes; tape, valves, sealant and tire condition still matter.
Drivetrain
Electronic · 520% range
Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
Brake service
Hydraulic disc
Pad and rotor condition plus the correct bleed fluid are the primary service checks.
Tire setup
Tubeless-ready
The rims and tires may support tubeless use, but the bike may still be running tubes.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth levers should feel firm and return cleanly. Check for fluid around the levers and calipers, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and look for worn or bent rotors.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainConfirm every shift-system battery charges, every shift control works and the derailleur moves cleanly across the cassette. Make sure the matching shift-system charger is included, then measure chain wear and inspect the cassette teeth.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Salsa Cutthroat C Apex AXS Transmission · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Cutthroat C · Fork: Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe · Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex AXS, D1 · Rear derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM STYLO 6K Eagle DUB, 34t · Cassette: SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10–52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM GX T-Type
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160mm)
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Front tire: Teravail Sparwood, 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, tubeless-ready
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA NO.42/ACB · Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper · Stem: Salsa Guide · Seatpost: TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel · Saddle: WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Cutthroat C |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Apex AXS, D1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM STYLO 6K Eagle DUB, 34t |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10–52t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX T-Type |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160mm) |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA no.42/ACB |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel |
Wheels & Tires
| Front Tire | Teravail Sparwood, 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, tubeless-ready |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 29" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 355.6 mm | 419.1 mm | 508 mm | 558.8 mm | 584.2 mm |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 98 mm | 127 mm | 154 mm | 175 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.5° | 74.25° | 74.25° | 74° | 73.75° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049.54 mm | 1067.55 mm | 1090.31 mm | 1109.83 mm | 1128.6 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Reach | 357.77 mm | 372.91 mm | 385.28 mm | 395.13 mm | 406.36 mm |
| Stack | 584.98 mm | 592.45 mm | 619.53 mm | 644.73 mm | 664.34 mm |
| Standover height | 700.44 mm | 741.72 mm | 810.51 mm | 851.75 mm | 874.22 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 60 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Geometry source: Salsa first-party metric geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
52cm geometry
Riding position
The 585 mm stack is tall relative to the 357.8 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position. A 74.5° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1049.5 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its reach of 357.8 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 585 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
54cm geometry
Riding position
The 592.5 mm stack is tall relative to the 372.9 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1067.6 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 592.5 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1067.6 mm sits toward the longer end.
56cm geometry
Riding position
The 619.5 mm stack is tall relative to the 385.3 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1090.3 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
The seat angle of 74.3° sits toward the steeper end. Its stack of 619.5 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
58cm geometry
Riding position
The 644.7 mm stack is tall relative to the 395.1 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1109.8 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 644.7 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the slacker end.
60cm geometry
Riding position
The 664.3 mm stack is tall relative to the 406.4 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1128.6 mm wheelbase points to calm and stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. The 445 mm chainstay is on the longer side for a drop-bar chassis, generally favoring stability and tire/heel clearance over an especially compact rear end.
Archive context
Its stack of 664.3 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the slacker end.
Across the size range
From 52cm to 60cm, reach grows by 48.6 mm and stack by 79.4 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 445 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.