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2026 Salsa Cutthroat C Apex S1000 AXS Transmission
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $4,599.00
- Sizes
- 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
- Colors
- Spearmint Green
- Weight
- 24 lb 3 oz.
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000747
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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. Carbon construction changes the inspection emphasis from metal-style dents and corrosion to impact damage, ripples and overtightened clamp areas. 29 in · 622 mm identifies the rim diameter, while tire width and available frame or fork clearance remain separate compatibility questions.
Drivetrain
Electronic · 520% range
Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Wheel standard
29 in · 622 mm
Rim width and frame or fork clearance remain important beyond nominal diameter.
Tire pairing
Different front / rear
Replacements should preserve each end’s diameter, width and casing requirements.
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 →
- 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.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 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: 2026 Salsa Cutthroat C Apex S1000 AXS Transmission · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Cutthroat Carbon · Fork: Cutthroat Carbon · Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex AXS · Rear derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM S1000 Eagle, 34t · Cassette: SRAM XS-1270 T-Type, 10–52t · Chain: SRAM Flattop
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Front tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Light Trail casing (WTB TCS Sealant included) · Rear tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Durable casing (WTB TCS Sealant included)
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA NO.42/ACB · Handlebar: Teravail Radia 24 · Stem: Teravail Radia · Seatpost: TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel · Saddle: WTB Rocket Fusion
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 Carbon |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Cutthroat Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Apex AXS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle, 34t |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270 T-Type, 10–52t |
| Chain | SRAM Flattop |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Apex; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Teravail Radia 24 |
| Stem | Teravail Radia |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket Fusion |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel |
Wheels & Tires
| Front Tire | Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Light Trail casing (WTB TCS Sealant included) |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.2", Durable casing (WTB TCS Sealant included) |
| 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 | 356 mm | 419 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm | 584 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 | 1050 mm | 1066 mm | 1091 mm | 1110 mm | 1129 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Reach | 357 mm | 372 mm | 385 mm | 394 mm | 406 mm |
| Stack | 585 mm | 592 mm | 620 mm | 645 mm | 664 mm |
| Standover height | 700 mm | 742 mm | 811 mm | 852 mm | 874 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 | 165 mm | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 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 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 1050 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 reach of 357 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its stack of 585 mm sits toward the taller end.
54cm geometry
Riding position
The 592 mm stack is tall relative to the 372 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1066 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 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1066 mm sits toward the longer end.
56cm geometry
Riding position
The 620 mm stack is tall relative to the 385 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1091 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 620 mm sits toward the taller end. The seat angle of 74.3° sits toward the steeper end. The chainstay of 445 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end.
58cm geometry
Riding position
The 645 mm stack is tall relative to the 394 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1110 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 645 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 mm stack is tall relative to the 406 mm reach, leaving room for a more upright, relaxed gravel position.
Handling tendencies
A 69° head angle combined with a 1129 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 stack of 664 mm sits toward the taller end. The head angle of 69° sits toward the slacker end.
Across the size range
From 52cm to 60cm, reach grows by 49 mm and stack by 79 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.