Salsa introduced their latest gravel bike, the Flyway. From the people who helped build gravel. The Flyway is your every day’s friend. For speedy rides or relaxed multi-day trips.

Salsa is a well-known brand with a long off-road history when it comes to cycling. Based on this experience, they built a next generation gravel bike that follows their philosophy: comfort, stability and versatility benefit both performance-oriented and recreational riders.

Top of the range is the Flyway C DLX RED XPLR. The frame is built using Salsa’s Deluxe carbon layup. This ultra-high-modulus carbon frame shaves 150 grams of weight versus a standard carbon frame. Without compromising on stiffness and durability.

The Class 5 VRS™ design, specially shaped thin seat stays, offers flexibility and reduces road vibration. The Flyway fork is full carbon, fits up to 57 mm tires, and features several mounts for racks and fenders. However, the frame allows installing 40 mm gravel suspension forks in case of rougher terrain.

Flyway’s geometry is progressive with a long reach and short stem. A low bottom bracket and slack head tube angle maximize stability and confidence. SRAM’s RED XPLR 13-speed drivetrain ensures sufficient gears and precise shifting.

The Flyway C DLX RED XPLR comes in a midnight (black) colour. Optional is the Flyway C DLX Force XPLR that comes in an amber (orange) colour and uses the same Deluxe carbon frame, equipped with a SRAM Force drivetrain and Teravail Circos carbon wheels (28 mm high, DT Swiss 350 hubs).

Specifications Flyway C DLX RED XPLR
Frame: Flyway Carbon Deluxe (tyre allowance 50 mm)
Colour: Midnight (black)
Fork: Flyway Carbon (tyre allowance 57 mm)
Seat post: Zipp Service Course SL
Saddle: WTB Gravelier
Handlebar/stem: Zipp SL-70 XPLR/FSA SMR-II
Drivetrain: SRAM RED XPLR AXS 13 sp., power meter, 42t/10-46t
Brakes: SRAM RED, 160/160 mm
Wheels: Zipp 303 XPLR SW
Tyres: Teravail Updraft, 700c x 45mm

Weight: 8 kg. (Force version 8,4 kg).

Price*: US$ 11.999 (Force version US$ 7.999)

More information: https://www.salsacycles.com/collections/flyway

*Manufacturer price, this could vary by country, pls check your local supplier

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