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
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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 tire700 X 31c Panaracer CrossBlaster
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Avid BB-7 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT 6-bolt Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Salsa Delgado 29'er Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeDT Alloy
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Double-butted
DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper OX Platinum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSalsa MotoAce Bell Lap
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa CroMoto S.U.L.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 39/48 Teeth
TruVativ Elita 2.1 GXP
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Salsa La Cruz Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Unicrown Crown
True Temper OX Platinum
Fork typeSalsa La Cruz

Other Specs of Salsa La Cruz

Component group setsCyclocross Mix
Available colors - Orange Pop
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Race
Seat post extensionKalloy 248


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.