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All Salsa Road Models
Cutthroat C Apex AXS Transmission
Cutthroat is Salsa’s Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R.
- High-modulus carbon frame and fork for ride compliance
- A 69-degree head tube angle provides a long, stable wheelbase for confidence on technical rides
- Class 5 Vibration Reduction System (VRS) absorbs micro-impacts on rough roads
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe Fork with Three-pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing
- Front and rear thru-axles with boost spacing
- Flat mount brakes and internal cable routing on frame and fork
- Dropper post for more rider confidence
- Clearance for a 29 x 3.0" tire up front and a 29 x 2.4" tire in the rear
- Accommodates custom direct-mount frame bags with EXP Series Direct Mount Thumb Screws (not included) for tool-free attachment
- SRAM UDH-compatible
Cutthroat is Salsa’s Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R.
- High-modulus carbon frame and fork for ride compliance
- A 69-degree head tube angle provides a long, stable wheelbase for confidence on technical rides
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) absorbs micro-impacts on rough roads
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe Fork with Three-pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing
- Front and rear thru-axles with boost spacing
- Flat mount brakes and internal cable routing on frame and fork
- Dropper post for more rider confidence
- Clearance for 29 x 2.4" tires
- Accommodates custom direct-mount frame bags with EXP Series Direct Mount Thumb Screws (not included) for tool-free attachment
Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with aluminum steerer - includes fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing, and abrasion-resistant plate.
- Flat mount brakes
- Internal routing for brakes, shifters, and dropper post
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1"")
- Waxwing fork fits tires up to 700c x 45mm or 650b x 56.5mm
- 12 x 100mm thru-axle front, 12 x 142mm thru-axle rear
Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Waxwing V2 carbon fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing, and abrasion-resistant plate.
- Flat mount brakes
- Internal routing for brakes, shifters, and dropper post
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1"")
- Waxwing fork fits tires up to 700c x 50mm or 650b x 56.5mm
- 12 x 100mm thru-axle front, 12 x 142mm thru-axle rear
Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and carbon fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Waxwing V2 carbon fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, mid-blade rack mounts, dynamo routing, and abrasion-resistant plate.
- Flat mount brakes
- Internal routing for brakes, shifters, and dropper post
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1")
- Waxwing V2 fork fits tires up to 700c x 50mm or 650b x 56.5mm
- 12 x 100mm thru-axle front, 12 x 142mm thru-axle rear
Journeyer is Salsa’s workhorse road and gravel adventure machine. This versatile platform is a gateway to gravel riding. The confidence of its redesigned aluminum frame and aluminum fork attracts mixed-surface riders, while its cargo capacity appeals to bikepackers. Journeyer’s fender mounts, rack mounts, wheel size compatibility, and handlebar options suit riders seeking a do-it-all bike.
- 6061-T6 alloy frame
- Salsa Fantail aluminum fork with fender mounts, Three-Pack mounts, and mid-blade rack mounts
- Flat mount brakes
- Internal routing for brakes, shifters, and dropper post
- Top tube and down tube accessory mounts on frame hold ride essentials
- Compatible with 700c and 650b wheels and tires
- Frame fits tires up to 700c x 50 mm or 650b x 55 mm (27.5 x 2.1")
- Fantail fork fits tires up to 700c x 56mm or 650b x 59mm
- 9 x 100mm quick-release front, 10 x 135mm quick release rear
Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation’s premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via the Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing Deluxe V2 carbon fork features a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45mm maximum) and 650b (51mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable and brake routing; internal dropper post routing with 1x drivetrains
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61cm frames; two on 49–54.5cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork
Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation’s premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via the Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing Deluxe V2 carbon fork features a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45mm maximum) and 650b (51mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable and brake routing; internal dropper post routing with 1x drivetrains
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61cm frames; two on 49–54.5cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork
Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation’s premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via the Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing Deluxe V2 carbon fork features a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45mm maximum) and 650b (51mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable and brake routing; internal dropper post routing with 1x drivetrains
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61cm frames; two on 49–54.5cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork
Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation’s premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.
- High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via the Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately)
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts
- Waxwing Deluxe V2 carbon fork features a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, and flat-mount brake standard
- Compatible with 700c (45mm maximum) and 650b (51mm maximum) wheels and tires
- Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains
- Internal sleeved cable and brake routing; internal dropper post routing with 1x drivetrains
- Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61cm frames; two on 49–54.5cm frames
- Top tube mount for Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
- Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork
Cutthroat is Salsa's Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R.
- High-modulus carbon frame and fork for ride compliance
- A 69-degree head tube angle provides a long, stable wheelbase for confidence on technical rides
- Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) absorbs micro-impacts on rough roads
- Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe Fork with Three-pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing
- Front and rear thru-axles with boost spacing
- Flat mount brakes and internal cable routing on frame and fork
- Dropper post for more rider confidence
- Clearance for 29 x 2.4" tires
- Accommodates custom direct-mount frame bags with EXP Series Direct Mount Thumb Screws (not included) for tool-free attachment
Fargo Apex 1 is Salsa's drop-bar off-road touring bike built to shatter limits. Ride it on singletrack, gravel, or other places where you wouldn't take your standard touring bike. A triple-butted steel frame and huge tire clearance provide cushion on rugged roads. Alternator dropouts allow for any drivetrain you can imagine, and cargo mounts let you carry enough to go days between resupplies. SRAM's Apex 1 drivetrain is a reliable workhorse with the range for many adventures.
- Triple Butted Cromoly Tubeset
Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless CroMoly tubing
- Firestarter 110 Fork
Light, tough, and ultra-versatile, this is our carbon fork for all-terrain riding. Two sets of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg give you room for extra water or Anything Cages, and mid-blade mounts accommodate low rider racks. Firestarter fits a wide range of tire sizes, from 27.5 x 2.8–3.0" to 29 x 2.2–3.0"
- Fargo Geometry
Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Woodchipper or Cowchipper handlebars. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack trails, two-track, gravel, and the occasional paved road. Predictable handling with or without a load. The bike to ride for multiple-surface excursions
- Alternator Dropouts V1.5
A split-able version of our renowned Alternator Dropout for ultimate drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff, or Gates Belt Drive. Set Alternator Dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling or set back for more stability. See our Alternator Page for more info
- Belt Drive Compatible
Tested and certified for belt drive use
- 29 x 2.2" Wheel/Tire Spec
This wheel and tire size rolls fast, keeps weight down, and offers excellent maneuverability
- Multiple Wheelsize Versatility
Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 27.5+, 29", and, on sizes small to x-large, 29+ making for a highly capable bike that's ready for just about any endeavor
- Rear Rack Friendly
Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148
