The Cutthroat C Apex Eagle AXS is our drop-bar mountain bike ready for your next big ride. Designed to thrive in epic events like the Tour Divide, Cutthroat uses a carbon frame our Class 5™ VRS (vibration reduction system) for all-day comfort in the saddle. Drop-bar mountain bike geometry offers stability when your route gets technical. Bring your backcountry supplies with the ample bikepacking bag mounts, rack mounts, or a combination of both. The SRAM Apex Eagle AXS drivetrain delivers precise shifts, and the 1 x 12 gearing gives you plenty of range to work with whether you’re grinding up a mountain pass or making up time with a tailwind.
Frameset
- Frame
- Cutthroat C
- Fork
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe
- Color
- Tangerine
- Rear Shock
- N/A
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission
- Cassette
- SRAM XS-1270, T-Type 10–52t, 12-speed
- Chain
- SRAM GX T-Type
- Crankset
- SRAM STYLO 6K Eagle DUB, 34t
- Shifter
- SRAM Apex AXS, D1
- Brakes and Rotors
- SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160mm)
Components
- Headset (Upper/Lower)
- FSA NO.42/ACB
- Stem
- Salsa Guide
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowchipper
- Grips/Bar Tape
- Velo anti-slip, shock-proof silicone tape
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSP38 dropper post, 90mm travel
- Saddle
- WTB SL8 Medium Steel SL
Wheels
- Front Wheel
- Shimano TC500-15-B 15 x 110mm hub, WTB KOM Team 25mm TCS 2.0 29" rim, 32h (taped, WTB tubeless valve included)
- Rear Wheel
- Shimano TC500-HM-B 12 x 148mm hub, WTB KOM Team 25mm TCS 2.0 29" rim, 32h (taped, WTB tubeless valve included)
- Tires
- Teravail Sparwood, 29 x 2.2", Durable casing, tubeless-ready
Weight
- Complete Bike Weight
- 25 lbs 0 oz (56cm size)
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
- Design Wheel x Tire Size
- 29 x 2.25" (29 x 2.4" Max) (Some front derailleurs may reduce tire clearance. Check manufacturer’s specifications to confirm clearance before installing.)
- Susp Fork Length (Travel)
- 506 mm (100 mm Travel)
- Rigid Fork Length
- 483 mm
- Fork Offset
- 51 mm
- Front Spacing
- 110 x 15 mm Thru-axle
- Front Brake (Rotor)
- Flat mount (160–180 mm), flat mount frame standard (35 mm thickness), 42 mm bolt length
- Front Rack Mounts
- Yes, lowrider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
- Fork Accessory Mounts
- Yes, one set of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg
- Headset, Upper
- IS41
- Headset, Lower
- IS52
- Seatpost
- 27.2 mm
- Seat Collar
- 32.0 mm
- Dropper Compatible (Routing)
- Yes, internal
- Front Derailleur Type
- Road, braze-on, 2x, bottom-pull
- Bottom Bracket
- Press Fit BB92, 41 x 92 mm
- Crankset (Max & Min Ring)
- 1x MTN Boost: 40t Max; 2x RD Boost outer ring: 46–50t, inner ring: 30–36t *Oval chainrings subtract 2t from max*
- Rear Brake (Rotor)
- Flat mount (140–160 mm), flat mount frame standard (25mm Thickness), 32 mm bolt length
- Rear Spacing
- 148 x 12 mm Thru-axle
- Rear Axle Size
- M12 x P1.0 x 175
- Derailleur Hanger
- SRAM UDH
- Rear Rack Mounts
- Yes, Salsa Rack Lock seatpost collar required. Salsa Wanderlust Rack recommended. Salsa Bent Rack Struts (part #RK8030) required for installation on 58 cm and 60 cm frames. Not compatible with Salsa Wanderlust HD Rack
- Rear Fender Mounts
- n/a
- Water Bottle Mounts
- Frames up to 54cm: 2 in main triangle. Frames 56cm and larger: 3 in main triangle.
- Under Downtube Mount
- Yes, two pair.
- Top Tube Mounts
- Yes, compatible with Salsa Top Tube bag
- Internal Dropper Post Routing
- 1x mechanical drivetrain: Route the dropper post cable through the drive side of the down tube. Di2 drivetrains: Mount the Di2 battery in the seatpost, then route the dropper post cable through the drive side of the downtube.
- External Dropper Post Routing
- 1x and 2x mechanical and Di2 drivetrains:Route the dropper post cable through the dynamo rear light holes on the non-drive side of the top tube.
Size |
52cm |
54cm |
56cm |
58cm |
60cm |
A. Effective Top Tube |
520 |
540 |
560 |
580 |
600 |
B. Stand Over |
700 |
742 |
811 |
852 |
874 |
C. Reach |
357 |
372 |
385 |
394 |
406 |
Crank Arm Length |
165 |
170 |
175 |
175 |
175 |
D. Stack |
585 |
592 |
620 |
645 |
664 |
E. Total Seat Tube Length |
356 |
419 |
508 |
559 |
584 |
F. Headtube Length |
90 |
98 |
127 |
154 |
175 |
G. Headtube Angle |
69 |
69 |
69 |
69 |
69 |
H. Seat Tube Angle |
74.5 |
74.25 |
74.25 |
74 |
73.75 |
Handlebar Width |
440 |
460 |
480 |
500 |
520 |
I. BB Drop |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
J. BB Height |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
K. Chainstay Length |
445 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown |
483 |
483 |
483 |
483 |
483 |
M. Fork Offset |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
N. Wheelbase |
1050 |
1066 |
1091 |
1110 |
1129 |
Recommended Rider Height |
154cm–168cm |
168cm–175cm |
173cm–185cm |
183cm–193cm |
190cm–UP |
Stem Length |
60 |
70 |
80 |
80 |
90 |
Measurements based on:
- an 483mm AC x 51mm offset fork which is equivalent to an average 100mm 29" suspension fork at 25% sag
- a 29" x 2.2" tire measuring 740mm in diameter
- Standover for all sizes is measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center