Available as a frameset only for 2022, Brother Cycles' Big Bro is its wilderness-ready rigid MTB offering . The guy who started and until recently ran the DK, Jim Cummings, rides a Cutthroat in the DK. Surely it comes down to whether you want carbon or steel? A cheaper alternative to the Cutthroat if you are not looking for something that need to be lightweight and fast. This latest MK2 version Shimano SPD Cleats SH51 MTB SPD - Single Release, Shimano SPD Cleats SM-SH56 - Multi Release, Cheaper Things Tuesday: Discounted E-Bikes Edition, This topic has 80 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated. From my perspective, its a niche bicycle whose niche is pretty damn big. 1 light button-down shirt Or maybe a Fargo for more heavy-duty touring. Unfortunately running a smaller chainring is supposedly not possible, because you cannot get the derailleur low enough on the mount to achieve the 1-3mm clearance required between the derailleur cage and the chainring. They have been around since the 1980s and have built up a solid reputation for producing a range of different bikes, including: Mountain bikes Gravel bikes Touring Bikes They also make bicycle and BMX components, clothing, parts, and gear. And the Cutthroat has a rear rack compatibility with rack-lock. Patch Kit I'm sounding like a bit of an arse here perhaps : ) plenty of riders like Jaquie Phelan and Richard Cunningham had preferences I wouldn't question and that's all this is, preferences and riding attitudes. to support us + get The Bikepacking Journal. With the option to fit fenders. I got it for future adventures such as TD. 18. I regularly ride it on mixed terrain with a mate on a Scott gravel bike and as soon as the gravel gets looser the benefits of the 29er 2.4 tyres and confidence inspiring geometry help it maintain speed, so overall theres little in it. Flowy trails and smooth winding dirt roads are a rarity in Cuba. Carbonfiend and Hanky: thanks so much for your input on the Mason. It is designed to perfectly fit Salsa Cutthroat bike frames; select the size that matches your bike frame size. The lightness of the carbon does does appeal. But what if Im not intrepid enough for a full-on Adventure crankset? Its lineage led us to a drop-bar mountain bike geometry that provides confidence even in the most challenging riding conditions. However, those whove watched the Tour Divide and other similar races know that this is becoming something of a race standard, along side an aero-bar for those long stretches where headwinds and aerodynamics are the biggest contender. I was listening to a podcast from the designer of the Cutthroat and he was espousing the benefits of using a suspension fork on it to tackle tougher singletrack. The bike features all the mounting possibilities you could ever want in a bikepacking rig. The Atlas mountain race looks right up my street. The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 is the mainstay of the lineup and comes with a 111 Apex 1 drivetrain featuring a Raceface Ride crankset (36T), WTB Sera/i23 wheels, TRP Spyre brakes, and an 11-42T cassette. The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat maintains the same frame and fork as the previous model (which we reviewed in depth here), that includes a more compliant fork, VRS seat stays, a wide range of drivetrain options, a direct-mount frame pack, and loads of accessory mounts. Teravail is a new tire brand from QBP (the distributor and owner of Salsa, Surly, All-City, etc). I rode gravel bikes with tall head tubes and one with extra headset spacers with an untrimmed steer tube to increase the stack height but I think that the best and most elegant looking solution is the Cutthroat's suspension-corrected fork. Wheels and fat tires probably overkill for a gravel race. Look at the warbird, it will be nimbler. Hi Nick trying to message you about the Cutthroat offer youve had, but I cant get the PM working on here! The question is this: how much of a drop is there from Warbird to Cutthroat in long distance, single day gravel events? Categorised as a gravel bike, that is designed to take you off the beaten track. You get three water bottle cage mount points on the inside frame and 2 eyelets on either side of the fork. 28-32T for climbing, 38-42T for faster grinding. Both bikes seem capable off road, will take wide tyres, are setup for bikepacking and are fairly light. And with two of us jackhammering these bikes for 20 days straight, I think I can attest to their durability. Kona describes this bike as the ultimate fat bike utilizing our favourite attributes from its siblings in the lineup.. A bike that is designed for routes with way less pavement and a lot more trail. Nice bike, but it wont run 29er tyres so not comparable. With a adventure-driven geometry. Unfortunately running a smaller chainring is supposedly not possible, because you cannot get the derailleur low enough on the mount to achieve the 1-3mm clearance required between the derailleur cage and the chainring. You get TRP Spyre-C mechanical disc brakes for stopping power. The ECR is Surlys ultimate off-road touring machine. Very good. The Cutthroat fork, with clearance for 29 x 3.0in. In June 2015, the first Salsa Cutthroat was then presented. @jameso when I say I rarely ride on drops Im talking about my road bike. To complicate matters Ive been offered a great deal on a new Cutthroat. This ingredient consists of chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. I live in the Peak District and im looking for a drop bar bike that is as capable as possible on the mountain bike side of things. A slick and hardy adventure bike, that blurs the line between between mountain and road. 4 spare batteries/charger Lacks any mounting on the carbon fork as expected. Tweet. Ive got a Bombtrack hook extc which is a great do it all gravel/ adventure bike. I did find myself looking at pure steel mountain bikes this afternoon. For road touring with a few off-road sections, no problem on drops. According to Salsa, the size medium complete bike weighs in at 18.5 pounds. Here are nine of the best bikepacking bikes you can buy in 2022. I have a few grouches, such as the placement of bottle bosses and gearing, but nothing that diminishes my admiration of this bike. But its also a bike capable of so much more. A way to simply have fun. Codey is the name! Theres a 100k ride I do in the Chilterns its a mixture of mainly single track trail, Ridgeway bridlepath & 10% road & I choose to ride it on the Mason as I can carry all the provisions I need including extra water as theres only one shop on route which is near the end, I wouldnt ride this route on any other bike I own. Also the Tapered Headtube ensures precision handling when paired with Lynskeys Carbon Gravel Fork. Please keep the conversation civil, constructive, and inclusive, or your comment will be removed. It conveniently fit like a glove. But I feel I am missing out on what a true bikepacking bike is all about. If you want to do it on drop bars then they look like good options : ), Trying to message you about the Cutthroat offer youve had, but I cant get the PM working on here!. I am a bit of a Salsa fan boy though and already have a Spearfish and a Mukluk. At the time of writing, Ive probably only ridden ~200km before the global super-virus shut down gravelling here in New Zealand. The Outer ring, where Id be spending most of my time, is therefore pretty close to the Boost chainline of 52mm! What swayed it for me is that I already have a Bokeh which I love, and Ive been really impressed with the design, thought and level of service from the Mason Team. I ride a Cervelo C3 at the moment so Im used to riding a lightweight carbon bike (perhaps why I liked the Salsa) so not sure how much of a shock the Steel Insearchof would be?! It's designed and built to cover long distances with speed and comfort. The Search XR still provides versitility with accessory mounts for fender, bottle mounts and racks. This is a perfect entry point bike for those looking to get into bikepacking and gravel riding. Its sound like the geometry on the ISO is really sorted. I havent tried suspension on my ISO but have seen some interesting builds with Lauf etc. It was far more rugged than wed expected, but the trip itself was incredible it was an assault on the senses, and on the bikes we rode. Lack of gear range might be an issue. Also comes in a front suspension fork option. Into a headwind on smooth sections a set of drops might gain you a bit of time but a bar with MTB brakes and a more MTB XC riding position will handle better off-road in general. This Norco bike is a bike that you could call a do anything kind of bike. 02380 282028. . I have been researching what exactly to look for when considering a bikepacking bike. Gaps between gears with 1x is a common complaint amongst the bikepacking crowd also. This bar is AL-7050-T6 aluminum, by the way. The new Vela colour looks great too. EDIT: I guess it would be a tad overkill for those races but nothing smaller wheels wouldn't solve. Me neither! Search the forum using the power of Google. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. The frame has been updated with the ability to fit wider tires, some people have reported being able to squeeze in 29 2.35 tires as well as 27.5 x 2.8 rubber, although both of those sizes might be pretty tight. The Salsa uses a press-fit bottom bracket. With a full carbon fork which adds an extra touch of comfort and the 12mm thru-axle with tapered steerer enables light and responsive steering for predictable handling no matter the conditions. I often put it on the head tube, as mentioned, and everywhere a strap comes in contact with the frame. This approach allows me to keep my seat pack and handlebar bags as light as possible, thus lowering the bikes center of gravity. I have ridden my cutthroat in DK and Lutsen 99er and it was a good bike for both events. The ergonomics of the venture max bars & the geometry of the bike make it such that it fits so well ridden in this position & the GRX brakes are perfectly positioned for single finger application. The other GRX Rear derailleur, the RX810 version, supposedly only works with a maximum cassette sprocket of 34t, but has the higher chainwrap capacity of 40T. We took it on this ride and a whole lot more for this long-term review. With a light, tough carbon fiber frame and fork with thru axles front and rear. This Kona is the ultimate bikepacking bike that feels like a mountain bike with drop bars, but also has the speed of a road bike. Click here to login, or start an account if youre not yet a member of the Bikepacking Collective. Extensive googling also led me to this nugget of intel from Jay Petervary: https://bikerumor.com/2017/08/18/aasq-12-mixing-and-matching-wide-range-gearing-for-bikepacking-with-jay-petervary/. Designed for Juniors racing as an alternative to running Juniors cassettes, the Fit Link allows you to run standard cassettes with smaller chainrings, maintaining the gearing rules for Juniors Road racing. Salsa offers five perfectly-fitting bags for the five different Cutthroat frame sizes, and the frame packs are installed using special thumbscrews for a quick and tool-free fitment. They might work OK, you and I may like them, but there are situations where Id have a fiver on being able to ride faster, safer and smoother on a more MTB-like set up with the only drawback being a less road-like feeling on the road. The bike comes with Maxxis Ikon 2.2 Tires. Still having the capacity for 27.5+ or 29+ wheels and tires via the rotating Alternator dropouts. The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. Im biased as Ive got a green ISO in Canada and love it, amazingly capable and comfortable mile-muncher. As for comfort, aside from the previously discussed benefits of carbon, the Cutthroat features a rear-end carbon stay design that Salsa calls the Vibration Reduction System. Take a look at the Bombtrack Facebook group. It is a crystal clear padded gel tape you can put just about anywhere to protect your frame. Can we have an STW rule 2 pencils/eraser Mission Workshop Hauser 14L backpack Fast-forward to the solution: a Shimano Triple crankset with the inner chainring removed. I dont need to go in that direction as I also have XC HT and FS. This also makes the bike easier to get on when loaded. 4oz sealant With a low gear just over 25 gear-inches, many would struggle on the climbs with a full compliment of gear, food and fluid. The cutthroat seems great, and if you like the ride Id say that one!. While I knew all of my cunning plans should work in theory, Id have to wait until the parts and frame arrived to find out for sure. As light as possible but had realised that I need a reliable rig that can Bikepack so not being a weightweenie on this one! You can pick up the 2020 Cannondale Topstone Ultegra option which is their top of the line option from $2,100 USD. Snorkeling as an alternative to depletion electrofishing for assessing cutthroat trout and brown trout in stream pools. I have an ISO ridden it comprehensively over all those terrains you mentions and its an amazing bike as Mason say Fast Far- its a bike that just wants to keep going . Clearly not super-fast, but if you know local trails in the Peak, Ive ridden everything at Blackamoor on it (Piper House Gate DH for example) as well as slightly tamer stuff round Eastern Edges, Shilito Woods, Linacre Reservoirs and Cartledge Lane. And, at its core lies the groundwork for tons of space to carry everything you need on a long adventure. @jameso when I say I rarely ride on drops I'm talking about my road bike. While I was a bit shocked at the choice of 28-spoke wheels on a bike built for bikepacking with a lot of extra weight, the SRAM RAIL 40 wheels didnt let us down. Particularly interested in doing routes like An Turas More in Scotland. Big Thanks to Nik at Nelson Cycle Tech for sourcing parts and patiently supervising me while I took two whole days to put together this bike! If any readers have a stock 2x Cutthroat, Id love to see if, and where, that support bolt contacts the derailleur bracket. Outfitted with a new carbon fork with triple cage mounts, massive 26 x 4.8 tires, and bolt-on frame bag compatibility. The Fit Link lowers the FD by between 8.8mm and 15.9mm, which after a bit of maths gave me confidence my derailleur cage would be close enough to use a smaller outer chainring in the 38, for sourcing parts and patiently supervising me while I took. Not for me. Best alternatives sites to Grizzlyoutfitters.com - Check our similar list based on world rank and monthly visits only on Xranks. I would likely consider a 36T ring up front and a Wolftooth 49T cassette expander ring if I were to use this bike on the Tour Divide. Anyway .. not saying either of these bikes are wrong, just a counter-point to the trend for drop-bars off-road at the moment. The bike has a nice downhill feel on the bars with a 16-degree flare. Toothbrush/paste Being re-designed specifically for 27.5 or 29 wheel platforms and has been updated to include Surlys Gnot-Boost rear hub spacing; compatible with Boost 148 x 12mm thru-axle, 142 x 12mm thru-axle and 135mm quick-release hubs. Find the full Apex 1 build over at SalsaCycles.com. Padded undies Surprisingly, the Salsa Cutthroat has more chops than one might think. GRX is amazing as well along with the Venture Max bars (I went with 44 rather than the spec 42). 29 spare tube x1 Although obviously Ive not ridden one. Of course its not without fault. BIKEPACKING.com is dedicated to exploration by bicycle. Both of these come with 46/30 Easton chainrings what Easton call Gravel Rings both mounted to RaceFace MTB crankarms. With the goal to inspire and inform hundreds of thousands of people monthly, helping them get out there and explore new places by bike! Therefore, the only option for the V2 Cutthroat appears to be the RaceFace MTB crank arms, paired with Eastons Gravel Rings as they use the same cinch mounting system. Where in the Peak are you? I havent used a suspension fork, I have an XC F/S for any type of riding I feel a suspension fork would be required and I bought the ISO with its spec fork in mind. The Cutthroat was conceived as a svelte carbon bikepacking and endurance race machine designed for the endless ribbons of gravel, doubletrack, and smooth singletrack that the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is known for. Ive got a bolt in frame bag from Straight cut and you can fit loads in it. They're offering three sizes initially, the Cannonball is a 38mm tire, the Golina is a 32mm "cross tire" and the Sparwood (pictured) is a 2.2 multi-use MTB tire. Ti Spork Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. No problem.. You need to be logged in to use these features. It's much more than a drop-bar gravel bike, or a fast mountain bike. In spite of our planning, we misjudged the terrain. What Is a Gravel Bike? I rarely ride on drops but I did hear that about the Venturemax bars. For Issue 08, we invited several contributors to return and pick up where earlier trips and ideas left off and also feature a handful of first-timers whose perspectives weve long been eager to share Issue 07 Issue seven is a celebration of courage and discovery of what were capable of when we dont let others expectations define us Issue 06 examined a diverse range of topics, including embracing aloneness, rekindling a sense of adventure, grappling with failure, and many more Salsa Cycles just announced its 2021 Cutthroat. Seven frame sizes, from 49mm to 61mm, cover . Current Stock: Quantity: Add to Wish List. The 2021 Salsa Cutthroat GRX 810 gets a Shimano GRX 810 2x drivetrain with a 46/30T Easton chainring equipped Raceface Aeffect R crankest. Making it in the list for a our best fat bikepacking bikes for 2020. Inspiring stuff. I used to bike pack my El Mariachi & the switch to drop bar specific adventure bike was huge, far more proficient, safe & balanced handling. With a tire clearance for 700c x max 45 or 27.5 x max 2.1. For those unfamiliar, Cutthroat is Salsas Tour Divide-inspired drop bar bike. The high end 2021 Salsa Cutthroat comes with a full SRAM Eagle AXS group, including the Rainbow color chain and cassette. The 2020 version provides a couple updates from the 2019 and 2018 models. We believe travel by bicycle has the power to encourage conservation, inclusivity, and respect for all people and cultures. The angles are ideal for mile munching on road, for me. Two Salsa Cutthroats were loaned to Logan (size large) and his wife Virginia (medium) for this review. I used to bike pack my El Mariachi & the switch to drop bar specific adventure bike was huge, far more proficient, safe & balanced handling. A Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine, the Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600 bike features a light carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thought-out mounts to secure all your ride and camp essentials. The double butted frame and carbon fork cut weight and increase comfort. However, as with Cuba itself, the Salsa Cutthroat held its fair share of surprises. Drop bars are not a necessity for that! Gorilla tape For something that is purpose built for bikepakcing. The bags used on my Cutthroat differed a little bit from Virginias. But the short answer is that its a great option for anyone interested in long mixed terrain rides who puts a premium on comfort as well as the possibility of tackling trails that veer on and off the gravel roads. Convinced there must be some existing solution, I rummaged around on the internets until I found what I was looking for. Find the full GRX 810 build over at SalsaCycles.com. I'm trying to decide what my next bike is and I won't be able to get another one for a few more years. The bike comes with 45 mm tires ready for all-conditions. This Scott Spark might be the one! Salsa engineers also thought about fans of dynamo hubs and their related charging units and lights. Sometimes called a "carbon Fargo," the Cutthroat is an excellent alternative for folks with a higher budget and/or more performance-oriented goals. I would love a Cutthroat, but I would never part with my El Mariachi for the riding I want to do. I think the fitness of the rider is going to be a bigger difference maker than if you are on a Warbird or Cutthroat. You can replace salsa with hot sauce any time, and you'll love the kick it gives to your recipes! A 46-50T Chainring may make sense for the gravel-racing crowd, but Salsa has the Warbird for this. This 2021 Salsa Cutthroat C Apex 1's lightweight Cutthroat Carbon frame, simple SRAM Apex 11X11 drivetrain, and slim 29 x 2.2 Teravail Sparwood tires have us loving its performance on-road riding as well as on gravel roads. It's designed and built to cover long distances with speed and comfort." Cutthroat models and framesets: C GRX 600 1x - $3599 C GRX 810 2x - $4699 C GX Eagle AXS - $5699 C X01 Eagle AXS - $8399 Frameset - $2599 The Cutthroat is ideal for: Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600 (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) $3,599 (opens in new tab) View (opens in new tab) See all prices. It was the steep, technical climbs and attention demanding descents in the Sierra Maestra mountains where the Salsa Cutthroat revealed her greatest charms. The cutthroat may be a little too overkill in my opinion. This system allows the rear end to vertically absorb the edge off of rough roads, namely gravel and chunky dirt, a configuration that acts as leaf springs between the seat tube and the rear wheel. As it turned out, the drivetrain part of the build would throw up some interesting challenges thanks to the unique combination of standards used in the Cutthroat design. I was looking for something between gravel bike and rigid mountain bike, so the 27.5+ wheels didn't entice me. Wheels and fat tires probably overkill for a gravel race. Given that the Cutthroat is indeed a mountain bike, some might find the curly Cowchipper drop bars an odd spec. It is quite possibility the best bike you can get for under $1000 for bikepacking! The main recommendation was a Salsa Fargo 27.5+ with the Salsa Cutthroat and Salsa Warbird as nearby options. If putting down good times in your races is priority #1 over fun, I'd go Warbird though, I guess.. Ive done DK and a few dozen other gravel races on my Cutty and it does well. Salsa Classifies the Cutthroat as a "drop bar mountain bike". The Cutthroat Carbon Rival 1 ($3,999) gets a 111 drivetrain, SRAM hydraulic Rival Hydro brakes, and SRAM . Im a bigger person though so it fits my riding style perfectly. Best frames? Theyve also brought out the ULTD this year with dropper post and geometry which to me at least looks like a Unit. 8oz sealant for initial setup Sonder Broken Road Titanium. Is there anything else I should be considering? The final list of parts is below: Note also that Im using the RX812 GRX Rear derailleur which is designed for 1x with 11-42t cassettes. Therefore, the only option for the V2 Cutthroat appears to be the RaceFace MTB crank arms, paired with Eastons Gravel Rings as they use the same cinch mounting system. The carbon fork has Three-Pack rack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing. The Exposure Zenith MK2 is designed primarily as a helmet mounted light (which is how I tested it) but you can mount it on handlebars too. This is the version fitted on Salsas 2x models. Bar none, the Cutthroat is the most confident drop-bar bike Ive ridden down steep gravel. 10.1080/02705060.2003.9664487. VRS is basically Salsas stay design also found on the Warbird made up of thin seat stays and wide, rectangular chainstays. And all have their own benefits. Ive never ridden a Cutthroat but did consider it. What should I look for in a Bikepacking bike? Weather that be road, gravel, rugged commuter, and bikepacking. Offering excellent ride quality and versatility. Mason ISO (perhaps still my favourite) You can get bikepacking bikes in carbon, titanium, aluminum and steel. Salsa achieves its stack height by fitting the Cutty with a rigid carbon suspension-corrected fork. The EXP does have a couple nice features worth noting. This long, twisty, and, at times, chunky gravel and two-track climb led to a ripping return descent which Ive experienced on several other gravel and adventure bikes. 2 Shares. For protection against abrasions, I recommend a product called Shelter by Cantitoe Road. Zip ties Search. Magura Trail Sport hydraulic disc brake with four front pistons and two at the rear for maximum power and control. I believe the ISO is setup in a different way. Vee Rubber Snow Avalanche and Snowshoe XL 4.8 tires ensure you can power through the snow, mud, sand. Is categorised as gravel bike. Salsa CUTTHROAT Carbon GRX 600 - 29" Dropbar Mountainbike - 2023 - charcoal Assembling Bulky good 2.520,17 * Salsa Bikes Salsa MUKLUK Advent X - 26" Fatbike - 2023 - black Assembling Bulky good 1.259,66 * Salsa Parts Salsa Woodchipper Deluxe - Offroad Drop Handlebar - 31.8 - hp black 58,82 * Salsa Parts Salsa EXP Seatpack Saddlebag 75,62 * Have you tried a suspension fork on the ISO? Paired with a wide-range cassette, this should give me the variety of gear ratios I wanted with smaller jumps between gears than a 1x setup. Ibuprofen Find the details here. I found theres a real difference between a flat bar XC style geometry when on long distance bike packs. Most unexpected was its versatility. So, based on all the above I had a rough idea what I was aiming for with a 2x Chainring setup; something between 28-32T for climbing, 38-42T for faster grinding. This is the Tour Divide and Cutthroat is engineered to thrive on it. But when moving quickly across variable bumpy terrain, the full carbon frame along with the VRS and relatively beefy 2.1 tires (set up tubeless) adds up to the most vibration absorbent drop-bar bike Ive ridden to date. Salsa bills their Cutthroat as an Ultra-Endurance bikepacking rig. Studda Step is a Hip hop song by Biz Markie, released on February 27th 2023 in the album Studda Step. They have really thought about how this bike will be used and offer a low-profile geometry. The base of the bike is built up from a Genesis Mjolnir Seamless Double-Butted Cromoly steel frame. Carbonfiend, I dont doubt its a good bike for you, what Im getting at is that the good things it offers over a lot of MTBs for bikepacking will be things like quicker-steering and that drop bars just dont enhance off-road riding. You can find all the details on that review, and scroll down for details on each of the 2021 Salsa Cutthroat builds. Period. Here we took on scenic Ohio to Erie Trail, experienced . Models are available with either 1x (11 speed) or 2x (22 speed) gearing. The 30T Inner ring is fine this is usually ok for loaded climbing with a wide-range cassette. For our anticipated route, the gearing was a little high, which we rectified before setting out by replacing the SRAM 38T X-SYNC ring with a Wolftooth CAMO and 34t ring. Comes with a all steel frame and fork made from a Select CroMoly steel, double butted, select tubing and features a lovely bi-plane crown steel fork. P.S. No VS threads without photos and or links. I sure do! 2021 Cutthroat C AXS Eagle $ 7,199 USD (MSRP) * 0.0 No Reviews Write the First Review 2,700 miles. Use code HELLO54 when you join us as a print or digital member and your membership will be half price for the first year. . Paired with a wide-range cassette, this should give me the variety of gear ratios I wanted with smaller jumps between gears than a 1x setup. Peter Hall and Joe Mieser from Salsa talk about the drivetrain changes on the V2 Cutthroat in this episode of The Gravel Ride podcast. The Salsa Cutthroat is the epitome of Gravel riding! Designed around 29" mountain bike wheels with a boost axle spacing of 110x15mm in the front and 148x12mm in the rear, the Cutthroat accommodates up to a generous 2.4" tyre size. The Apex 1 model comes in your choice of three colorways for $2899. Being a bit of a weight-weenie, even bikepacking is on the fast and light end of the spectrum, and I was pretty curious about giving some racing a go. At that time, there was not yet the Gravelbike hype and the . A good choice of 2x gearing can certainly help with this as well as provide other benefits to the chainline over a 1x. The limiting factor for the outer rings is the Braze-on Front Derailleur mount. Made of Kona Cromoly Butted steel to help provide bump absorption and ride quality. I know steel is real and all that but the Cutty has the Class V rear end which does a great job of killing uncomfortable vibes. Wide tyre clearance, mounts for days, forgiving geometry and high quality carbon tubing. https://salsacycles.com/bikes/cutthroat/2020_cutthroat_grx_600, https://masoncycles.cc/shop/categories/insearchof-bikes. 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