2022 Salsa Cutthroat vs 2024 Salsa Stormchaser SUS
The Salsa Stormchaser SUS size closest to your 56 is the 59. Compare the 59 instead
What changes on the Salsa Stormchaser SUS
Compared with the Salsa Cutthroat in 56, the Salsa Stormchaser SUS in 52.5 places the top of the head tube 71 mm lower and 22 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −71 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −22 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Salsa Cutthroat, 56Salsa Stormchaser SUS, 52.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Cutthroat 56 | Salsa Stormchaser SUS 52.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385.28 | 363.0 | −22 mm |
| Stack | 619.53 | 549.0 | −71 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 70.0 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25 | 74.0 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 529.0 | −31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445.0 | 435.0 - 450.0 | |
| Wheelbase | 1090.31 | 1032.8 - 1052.9 | |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 64.0 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 810.51 | 736.0 | −75 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508.0 | 440.0 | −68 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | 433.0 | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 127.0 | 105.0 | −22 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 290.0 |
Differences are the Salsa Stormchaser SUS minus the Salsa Cutthroat. Full charts: 2022 Salsa Cutthroat, 2024 Salsa Stormchaser SUS.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa CutthroatSalsa Stormchaser SUS
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Salsa CutthroatGRX 600 1x | Salsa Stormchaser SUS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Salsa Cutthroat C | not listed |
| Fork | Salsa Cutthroat Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX812 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ90 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Chainring | Race Face RIDE | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Teravail Sparwood | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano Centerlock | not listed |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper | not listed |
| Stem | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty | not listed |
| Seatpost | Salsa Guide | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Hollow | not listed |
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