Salsa La Cruz 2008 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Salsa |
| Model | La Cruz |
| First production | 2008 |
| Bike category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike sub-category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Salsa La Cruz Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 31c Panaracer CrossBlaster |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI LeversAvid BB-7 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT 6-bolt Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSalsa Delgado 29'er Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-buttedDT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper OX Platinum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa MotoAce Bell Lap |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa CroMoto S.U.L. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/48 TeethTruVativ Elita 2.1 GXP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth10-speed |
Salsa La Cruz Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTrue Temper OX Platinum |
| Fork type | Salsa La Cruz |
Other Specs of Salsa La Cruz
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Available colors | - Orange Pop |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Race |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy 248 |
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Salsa La Cruz bike review
Salsa produced the La Cruz bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle.La Cruz bike is available in many sizes such as 47cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters) and 59cm (centimeters).
Salsa Cyclo-cross La Cruz can be found in one single color which is Orange Pop.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 31c Panaracer CrossBlaster tires and DT Swiss Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Salsa Delgado 29'er Race Disc, 32-hole. Salsa equiped this exact model with Avid BB-7 with 160mm rotor brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Shimano XT 6-bolt disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Salsa used True Temper OX Platinum material for the frame. Salsa MotoAce Bell Lap high strength material is used on the handlebar of this La Cruz to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa CroMoto S.U.L..
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Elita 2.1 GXP, 39/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano 105 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Salsa, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI gear shift levers.