To … margin-left:4.5in; The changes we’ve made ensure that Cutthroat continues to evolve in the direction of farther, faster, and friendlier rides in any landscape. panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; Using ultrasonic, thermographic and microscopic imaging we can check for internal/external damage like cracks and fractures. Giant’s new carbon adventure bike has all the right ingredients to make a decent tourer. On the Pro is a 2x Ultegra Di2 drivetrain which has the same climbing gear ratio (1:1) as the S-Works but you have more top-end gearing thanks to that front 48t chainring (at 100RPM it’s 57km/h instead of 47km/h). For shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or APO/FPO please email us for a shipping quote. The low climbing gear on this bike is around 28 gear inches (8km/h @ 60RPM). I can assist you with all kinds of resources, advice and inspiration! @list l1:level7 text-indent:-.25in; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; margin-left:2.5in; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} margin-left:4.5in; Viathlon G1 Ultegra // ~8.8kg and US $3300 margin-right:0in; Cutthroat v2 solves for 2x using 148mm rear spacing, a road direct front derailleur mount moved out to the BOOST chainline, and Race Face BOOST cranks mated to Easton Direct mount rings. mso-level-tab-stop:none; Current bid: US $2,500.00. margin-left:0in; Trek Checkpoint SL6 // 8.9kg and US $3799 For the same price as the 105 model, you have the option of a SRAM Rival drivetrain and brakes. The Salsa Cutthroat can largely be considered the default drop-bar bikepacking bike for several years running. {mso-list-id:1104611906; How much do dynamo hubs REALLY slow you down? It comes with some WTB KOM Light wheels (~1750 grams) in size 650B that are fitted with 2.1″ Maxxis Pace tyres. October 17, 2019. It’s a drop bar mountain bike designed for going fast and light. mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; We see Cutthroat at gravel races, at bikepacking epics, on local singletrack—anywhere that beckons riders with a bit of dirt. {margin-bottom:0in;} mso-level-number-position:left; While it uses the same frameset as the base model, it is fitted up with 700c wheels and 45mm tyres instead. If you’d like a Renegade with a Shimano Ultegra build you’re looking at a $1000 price premium. These limits apply to all bikes whether they’re steel or aluminium or carbon and they vary between manufacturers. The Fuji Jari is one of the lightest frames on the list, tipping the scales at under-1000 grams! text-indent:-.25in; Got a 700c spare wheelset? @list l1:level3 The best performance-to-price ratio is surely found with the 105 model. The build comes with a Stans Grail MK1 wheelset (1650 grams) and SRAM Rival 1×11 groupset. margin-left:3.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; They have eyelets for racks and 3x cages on the frame. – The framesets are more susceptible to damage (tube crushing, side impacts, rear end damage from sticks etc) text-indent:-.25in; mso-level-number-position:left; margin-left:5.5in; Alee is a bike and travel addict who has cycled through 100+ countries and doesn't really have any plans of stopping. mso-level-text:; In order to provide ample tire clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires and provide options for both 1x and 2x drivetrains, the Cutthroat uses 12 x 148mm spacing with mountain Boost cranks. It squeezes in 700x45mm tyres or 37mm tyres with fenders. text-indent:-.25in; This bike passed our 141 point inspection to qualify to be a certified pre-owned bike. @list l1:level8 This provides a 24″ climbing gear and a 115″ top gear. It employs a full Shimano Ultegra groupset which has recently been updated to perform incredibly. + Many carbon touring bikes allow you to fit both narrow road slicks and knobby MTB tyres for off-road riding @page WordSection1 @list l0:level4 That’s what I had heard through the rumor mill but it’s nice to have it confirmed as I suck at being patient! + Carbon bikes are as lightweight as it gets for bike travel Rodeo Labs recently unleashed the updated TrailDonkey on the world. {mso-level-number-format:bullet; The Libre is the entry-level model which is spec’d with a 2×10 Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and 650x47C tyres, but the bike accommodates 700c wheels too. The carbon bikes you’ll see in this resource can handle front/rear racks, fenders and wide tyres. With its 2.0″ tyres, TRP cable disc brakes, 9-speed gearing and a threaded bottom bracket shell – this carbon bike is about as close as it gets to a fuss-free touring bike. The bike is finished with Stans Grail S1 wheels that tip the scales at 1950 grams. Salsa Wood Chipper Carbon Handlebars - 44cm (c-c). margin-left:2.0in; The versatility of the Salsa Cutthroat has left me neglecting all my skinnier tired bikes. Other models include the teal/sunrise fade Cutthroat Force 1 for $4,499, the red/blue Rival 1 for $3,499, and the black Apex 1 model for $2,699. It is free of structural damage or repairs and is in excellent cosmetic shape. {mso-level-number-format:bullet; The Terra is also available with an Ultegra groupset for an extra £400 which drops the bikes weight by about 300 grams. color:#954F72; These aren’t just any roads, though. The thing that is more likely to cause headaches is the wheelset of a carbon touring bike. The bikes we’ll be discussing today are all intended for bike adventures; they feature rack, fender and cargo cage mounts, as well as provision for tyres wider than 40mm. The Checkpoint framesets are officially good for 700x45mm tyres but Trek is very conservative when it comes to official clearance which results in 50mm tyres fitting too. Guaranteed Buyback. mso-level-text:; text-underline:single;} I'm here to help you travel the world by bicycle. The SRAM 1×11 drivetrain allows for an ok range of 26-111″ but for people who like mountains you’ll want to swap out the rear derailleur and cassette to an 11-50t. font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; You can get a good idea for how this works in GCN’s latest carbon bike repair video. For $1000 extra you can get the Trek Checkpoint with a Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset and Bontrager Paradigm Comp wheelset. 2019 Salsa Warbird Ultegra Di2 // 8.4kg and US $5399 Jamis Renegade Expert // 9.5kg and US $2599 The most expensive Search XR model has quite a different build to the other models in the range. Norco Search XR Carbon Ultegra // 9.0kg and US $3799 The groupset is the new Shimano Ultegra R8000, which is quite a surprise at this price as comparable Ultegra bikes go for $1000 more. mso-level-tab-stop:none; This yields a 26 gear inch climbing gear. mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; text-indent:-.25in; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; font-family:Symbol;} Surprisingly, the Salsa Cutthroat has more chops than one might think. {mso-level-number-format:bullet; JMosey Member 82 posts. mso-list-type:hybrid; 2019 Salsa Cutthroat Carbon Rival Medium. a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed I am also waiting - I emailed Salsa and was recently told that the release for the 2019 Cutthroat will be in the next few weeks. So if you’re planning on packing 10kg of gear, you’ll need to be under 76kg. The combination of technological advances in outdoor gear and the multitude of lightweight bag options has allowed people to pack for bike travel more minimally than ever before. and carbon Easton cranks, as well as a SWAT box (tube, co2, levers and multitool) complete the build and result in a weight under 8kg (17.6lbs) without the SWAT toolbox (56cm). Bombtrack Hook EXT-C // 9.4kg and US $3149  The 2019 Salsa Warbird Carbon with Shimano Ultegra Di2. Carbon frame with VRS rear-end + a stable and comfortable geometry + 2.1″ tires = a bike that’s comfortable and perfectly dialed in for long and rough rides. The Diverge Sport is the lowest cost carbon model. The 1145 gram hi-mod T800 frame has space for 5x bidon mounts, a top tube bag, fenders and front and rear racks. mso-level-number-position:left; In addition to the Randonneur model, there is also an Ultegra Di2 (8.4kg/3199€), Force 1 (8.2kg/2549€), 105 (8.5kg/2249€) and Ultegra (8.4kg/2549€) version available without dynamo gear and rack. On-One Space Chicken Force // 9.1kg and £1999 Tagged Cutthroat, Fargo, Gravel Grinder News, Journeyman, News and Reviews, Salsa Cycles, Vaya, Warbird v4. A modest price jump gets the SRAM Force1 build, shedding a bit more weight thanks to switching to a 1x drivetrain. Commenting is not available in this channel entry. {mso-level-number-format:bullet; The G1 is a 1010 gram (54cm) carbon adventure frame (Walmart-owned company) with some nice features. panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; Other factors include the manufacturing quality and frame design. A carbon bike that’s constructed soundly and is engineered for the purposes of adventure riding will handle the rigours of bike travel just fine. mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; Kona Libre // ~9.5kg and US $2999 {mso-style-unhide:no; If you can, load less than 10kg up front to optimise your bike’s handling. A 700c wheelset option (Clement Ushuaia) can also be spec’d with the bike at a £200 reduction in price. The low gear remains the same (27 gear inches) but the 42 tooth front cog allows for 50km/h rather than 60km/h (at 100RPM). {mso-level-number-format:bullet; The flagship RLT9 RDO has one key component difference when compared to the Ultegra 4-Star: a Stans CB7 carbon wheelset. With the sub-compact crankset and 34t cassette, the climbing gear works out at 26 gear inches. So, while Cutthroat v1 had a front derailleur mount, it was specced with a 1x drivetrain in 2018 and 2019 due to the lack of options. A 35mm dropper seatpost has been fitted to the S-Works with a handlebar-mounted remote in order to reduce your centre of gravity on technical descents. I’m not competitive but I enjoy a good challenge, and I’ll say “yes” to anything that puts me in over my head or involves type 2 fun, as that’s where life’s spicier moments seem to live. If you've learned a thing or two from me, consider supporting my independent resources HERE. mso-level-tab-stop:none; hour. font-family:Wingdings;} The Warbird Tiagra is built with no-fuss WTB wheels, TRP Spyre-C cable disc brakes and aluminium Salsa components. LAST MODIFIED: Thursday October 10th, 2019 Today we release an all-new Salsa Cutthroat into the world. mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The entry-level model uses a SRAM Apex 1×11 groupset with a moderately low climbing gear of 26 gear inches. Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1 // 8.4kg and 2899€ Giant Revolt Advanced 1 // ~9.4kg and US $2500 Share; JMosey 1536498984. The top-level Cutthroat doesn’t provide you with much more bike for the extra $1000. For sale is a premium, custom spec'd 2019 Salsa Cutthroat adventure/gravel race bike. ol The Hook EXT-C has been designed for the road less travelled. margin-left:3.0in; @list l0:level2 Salsa Warbird Apex1 // 9.3kg and US $2699 The Feral is one of only a few bikes here than can fit 29 x 2.1″ / 700 x 52c tyres. 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