2026 Salsa Cutthroat C SUS vs 2025 Kona Sutra LTD
The Kona Sutra LTD size closest to your 56 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Kona Sutra LTD
Compared with the Salsa Cutthroat C SUS in 56, the Kona Sutra LTD in 50 places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Salsa Cutthroat C SUS, 56Kona Sutra LTD, 50Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Salsa Cutthroat C SUS 56 | Kona Sutra LTD 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385.0 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 620.0 | 578 | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0 | 69.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25 | 74.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560.0 | 545 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445.0 | 445 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091.0 | 1071 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 70.0 | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 300.0 | 301 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 811.0 | 739 | −72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508.0 | 410 | −98 mm |
| Fork length | 483.0 | 430 | −53 mm |
| Head tube length | 127.0 | 125 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Kona Sutra LTD minus the Salsa Cutthroat C SUS. Full charts: 2026 Salsa Cutthroat C SUS, 2025 Kona Sutra LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Salsa Cutthroat C SUSKona Sutra LTD
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 Cutthroat C SUS | Kona Sutra LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Fork | not listed | Kona Project Two |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1130 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM GXP |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival HRD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Kona Road |
| Stem | not listed | Kona Road Deluxe |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.1/No.10 |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX +RAD Internal |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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