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2025 Salsa Tributary C Force X0 AXS SUS

Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

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Original MSRP
$7,999.00
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
Colors
Amethyst/Yellow
Weight
43 lb 6 oz for Medium
Geometry
5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
Archive ID
900000630

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What the specifications mean

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The fork provides the documented suspension, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main adjustments for balancing the two ends of the bike. 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. 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.

Suspension setup Front only Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Drivetrain Electronic · 520% range Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
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 →
  • BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
  • SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
  • 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 →
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Archived: 2025 Salsa Tributary C Force X0 AXS SUS · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Archived: Frame: Carbon · Fork: Fox 34 Factory, 120 mm

Archived: Fork: Fox 34 Factory, 120 mm

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Force AXS D2 · Rear derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission · Crankset: FSA CK-9011, 42t · Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Force D2; Brake Levers: SRAM Force AXS D2; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine (6-bolt, 203 mm front, 180 mm rear)

Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Rims: WTB CZR i30, 32h (taped, tubeless valves included) · Hubs: (F) WTB HTZ / (R) WTB HTZ · Front tire: Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3″, Durable casing · Rear tire: Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3″, Durable casing

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: Acros · Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper · Stem: Salsa Guide Trail · Seatpost: TranzX dropper post, 100 mm travel · Saddle: WTB SL8

Before and during the test ride

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Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.

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Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

XSSMLXL

Published colors

Amethyst/Yellow

Frameset

Frame ConstructionCarbon
Frame MaterialCarbon Fiber
ForkFox 34 Factory, 120 mm

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM Force AXS D2
Front DerailleurN/A
Rear DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CranksetFSA CK-9011, 42t
CassetteSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed
ChainSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

Brakes

BrakesBrake Calipers: SRAM Force D2; Brake Levers: SRAM Force AXS D2; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine (6-bolt, 203 mm front, 180 mm rear)

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetAcros
HandlebarSalsa Cowchipper
StemSalsa Guide Trail
SaddleWTB SL8
SeatpostTranzX dropper post, 100 mm travel

Wheels & Tires

Hubs(F) WTB HTZ / (R) WTB HTZ
RimsWTB CZR i30, 32h (taped, tubeless valves included)
Front TireTeravail Ehline 29 x 2.3″, Durable casing
Rear TireTeravail Ehline 29 x 2.3″, Durable casing
Wheel Size29"

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

5 sizes · 16 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

MeasurementX-SmallSmallMediumLargeX-Large
Seat tube380 mm405 mm460 mm500 mm520 mm
Effective top tube535 mm560 mm585 mm610 mm635 mm
Head tube100 mm100 mm125 mm145 mm165 mm
Head-tube angle67°67°67°67°67°
Seat-tube angle75°75°75°75°75°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm445 mm
Wheelbase1094.4 mm1119.4 mm1148 mm1175.8 mm1203.7 mm
Bottom-bracket drop70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm
Bottom-bracket height303 mm303 mm303 mm303 mm303 mm
Reach373.7 mm398.7 mm417.6 mm437.6 mm457.7 mm
Stack601.8 mm601.8 mm624.8 mm643.2 mm661.7 mm
Standover height725.1 mm729.7 mm775 mm808.9 mm827.4 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm51 mm51 mm51 mm51 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown498.4 mm498.4 mm498.4 mm498.4 mm498.4 mm
Crank length165 mm165 mm170 mm170 mm170 mm
Stem length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm50 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

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Medium geometry

Riding position

A 417.6 mm reach and 624.8 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright. A 75° 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 67° head angle combined with a 1148 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 head angle of 67° sits toward the slacker end. The seat angle of 75° sits toward the steeper end. Its wheelbase of 1148 mm sits toward the longer end.

Compared with 68 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2023–2027 in the Velopedia archive.

Across the size range

From X-Small to X-Large, reach grows by 84 mm and stack by 59.9 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.

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