SALSA 2024 Stormchaser – Apex Eagle Kit- Suspension

Stormchaser Apex Eagle SUS is an adventure-ready gravel bike with suspension for seeking out the roughest tracks. The 6066-T6 alloy frame features our Class 5™ VRS to cut road chatter, and a RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork doubles down on comfort with 40mm of travel. A dropper post makes it easier to shift your weight to navigate obstacles and descend with complete confidence.

Features:

• 6066-T6 aluminum frame with Class 5 Vibration Reduction System (VRS)
• 40 mm RockShox Rudy suspension fork to absorb road chatter
• Alternator Flat Mount dropouts capable of single speed or 1x geared drivetrain
• Dropper post for shifting weight in steep and loose situations
• Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames, and two on 49–54.5 cm frames
• Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on underside of down tube
• Internal cable routing, dropper post-compatible

Build Kit:

• Fork:  RockShox Rudy XPLR, 40 mm
• Color:  Berry
• Front Derailleur:  N/A
• Rear Derailleur:  SRAM Apex Eagle
• Cassette:  SRAM PG-1210, 11–50t, 12-speed
• Chain:  SRAM NX Eagle
• Crankset:  Race Face Ride, 38t
• Shifter:  SRAM Apex
• Brakes and Rotors:  SRAM Apex HRD hydraulic brakes, SRAM CenterLine rotors (Center Lock, 160 mm)
• Headset:  FSA No.42 ACB
• Stem:  Salsa Guide
• Handlebar:  Salsa Cowchipper
• Grips / Bar Tape:  Velo anti-slip, shock-proof silicone tape
• Seatpost:  TranzX YP38 Dropper Post, 27.2, 90 mm travel
• Saddle:  WTB Volt Medium Steel
• Front Wheel:  Shimano RS470, 12 x 100 mm hub, WTB EZR TCS 2.0 i25 29″ rim, 28h (taped for tubeless, WTB tubeless valve included)
• Rear Wheel:  Shimano RS470, 12 x 142 mm hub, WTB EZR TCS 2.0 i25 29″ rim, 28h (taped for tubeless, WTB tubeless valve included)
• Tires:  Teravail Rutland 700 x 47 mm, tubeless ready, Durable casing