2026 Salsa Cutthroat C Rival GX AXS Transmission SUS

Archived: 2026 Salsa Cutthroat C Rival GX AXS Transmission SUS · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Cutthroat Carbon · Fork: RockShox SID Select+, 3-position, 100mm, black

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.

Archived: Fork: RockShox SID Select+, 3-position, 100mm, black

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Ask for dated fork-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil or bushings.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS HRD · Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission DUB, 34t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, PF92 · Cassette: SRAM XS-1275 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop (118 links)

• Confirm every shift battery charges and every control operates. Shift through the full cassette under light load while checking pairing, derailleur alignment and response at both ends of the range.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Rival; Brake Levers: SRAM Rival AXS HRD; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine (6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear)

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Front tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.4", Light Trail casing (WTB TCS Sealant included) · Rear tire: Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.4", Durable casing (WTB TCS Sealant included)

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: FSA NO.42/ACB · Handlebar: Teravail Radia 24 Carbon · Stem: Teravail Radia · Seatpost: TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel · Saddle: WTB Rocket Fusion

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure. Look particularly closely for crushing, scoring or cracks at carbon handlebar clamp areas.
• Cycle the dropper post repeatedly. It should reach full travel, remain extended under load and have no unusual oil, excessive rotational play or damaged remote, cable, hose or battery.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.