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Tour Divide (GDMBR) Bikepacking Setup & Tips - Pt 1: Salsa Cutthroat Bike Check after 6k Miles

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Meet Sunny, my Salsa Cutthroat bike. She's dialed in for bikepacking the Tour Divide / Great Divide Mountain Biking Route (GDMBR). Check out the setup and tips that helped her escort me 2,800 miles from Banff to Antelope Wells without any mechanical issues. I rushed to build her 6 weeks before the race, when my previous Cutthroat was stolen. This is Part 1 of a series of Tour Divide / bikepacking tech, gear, and prep videos. I'm hoping to share my passion for bikepacking and endurance mountain biking and help set you up for success on the TD or any epic adventure on your bucket list. #tourdivide #bikecheck #bikepacking
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@coreyreeder3549 2 года назад

Watching this again after buying a Poseidon Redwood, basically a junior varsity Cutthroat. Love your content!

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

thanks for watching, Corey - ride on!!

@dirtybeaks4522 4 года назад

Thanks for the motivation! The Tour Divide is on my bucket list! 🚲

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

The Adventurer do it! It’s live changing :)

@fgDAB 4 года назад

This was awesome! Beautiful ride!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

fabian gonzalez Thanks Fabian! Appreciate you taking the time to watch- more coming soon :)

@blocheadz 4 года назад

Sweet! Got me pining for a trip now. Thanks DT!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

get out there!

@TravelingThru222 2 года назад

Your Divide Series Videos have been much help for me. Super cut and dry, easy to follow. Love the channel.

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Traveling Thru - thanks for watching and your kind words - happy travels :)

@haakon7001 3 года назад

Love your videos, so helpful. Convinced me to buy my 2020 Cutty GRX600. Thanks man keep it coming!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Haakon, thanks for watching and commenting - ride on!!

@ianmcminn8127 3 года назад

Love your “No BS” breakdown of the build. Awesome 👍✌️👌👊

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind words, Ian :) Ride on!

@FutureMark809 4 года назад

Love your catch line, ride bikes, drink beer, live happy! Gutting to have such an incredible bike stolen, love how your daughters got involved and named the new ride 👌🏼

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Mark, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - ride on!

@Draculapin 3 года назад

Loved the video, love the passion.

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thank you very much, Draculapin! Ride on :)

@OmniTierra Год назад

Alan, Just wanted to say thanks for these great videos. It’s a clear balanced perspective on your approach to the TDR. Nice addition to have JP in some of the videos.🤘🐶💕

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

Thanks 🙏 for watching and commenting, John! Ride on!!

@Mikedenton541 4 года назад

You've got a really cool channel! Glad I came across it!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Thanks, Mike! I appreciate the kind words!

@DropInProject 4 года назад

Wow there’s a lot of good nuggets crammed in this one 👍

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

DropInProject thanks a bunch- appreciate you watching :)

@stevenmoatt4736 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed it.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and the kind words, Steve :)

@mikehoward7327 4 года назад

Really enjoyed your video. I'm sure I'll watch them all shortly. I actually live in Banff and cheer on all the tour divide riders every year. My girlfriend and I have plans to get into bike packing this summer. She actually purchased a cutthroat today. I'm really jealous because it's been the bike I have wanted forever. Anyway I look forward to the rest of your videos. Cheers from Banff

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Thanks for the encouraging words, Mike :) - We'll have to grab a beer next time I'm up there! I'm jealous of your girlfriend too, I'd love a new Cutty... they improved a couple things this year... anyhoo, stoked you're getting into bikepacking - ride on!

@ShaeKuronen 4 года назад

Great info, would love to see this in-depth on your whole setup, thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Shae Kuronen thanks for watching 🙏 and your kind words! my next video in this series is coming out on Friday and there will be more after that - in depth on everything :)

@x173110869 4 года назад

It's like you are speaking a different language, but I can't stop watching. Love seeing the girls.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Dennis Marini thanks for watching! Hopefully we can see you and your beautiful family one of these days :) stay well 👍

@robstamatiadis4834 3 года назад

Great video! Nice detailed explanation

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting, Rob- ride on!

@PathfinderGregg 4 года назад

Great video! Really appreciate you explaining why you used/like this or that. Very helpful. Was thinking of getting a Niner RLT 9 RDO but now I need to look at the Salsa Cutthroat before pulling the trigger.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Gregg, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. The RLT9 RDO is a fantastic bike - I was a Niner dealer, and rode an RLT for a couple years... it's very fast and super capable. For me, the Cutty is just a bit more versatile... whichever you go with, you'll be stoked :) Best of luck!

@jamesbicknell4706 3 года назад

Thanks for the input re the Sram 10-42 upgrade to 10-46 very helpful as always. Cheers Dude.

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Glad you found the video useful, James :) Ride on!

@caseyfraser2643 4 года назад

Hey Jaco nice vid great info on Sunny

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Casey Fraser thanks loco - pretty similar to Sushi 🍣

@igniaulfsborg8946 4 года назад

Great vid dude 👍

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Thank you Igri 😃

@HunterTravels 4 года назад

Beautiful!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

HunterTravels thank you Hunter!

@boldhead011 2 года назад

Great video thanks man

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, Fred :) Ride on!

@anywhereroam9698 3 года назад

I more your videos. Full of great info, done with gucci style presentation.

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words and takin the time to comment! Ride on 🙌🏻

@DetectingMyrtleBeach 4 года назад

Thanks. Just bought a set of those end caps. Have a new 2020 cutty and the first thing I did was put Lizard Skin bar tape on it...started coming out from the end caps on first ride. I used the 3.5 mil tape. Am going to redo it with the 2.5mil and will add a set of end caps like you have. Thanks for the tip.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

thanks for watching! yeah, I've tried the 3.5mm but too thick for my liking... the 2.5mm is great... if you need more dampening beyond that, give the bar gel a try... you'll love those end caps!! Ride on! and best of luck with your cutty :). - ps, I'll have another cutty/bikepacking video coming out a week from Friday :)

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

Loved Longmire - awesome series. Just ordered a Cutty and hope to do the Tour Divide 2021. Stoked that I found your channel. Thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Bill, glad you loved Longmire :) - lot's of blood and sweat went into that show and such a fantastic cast/crew... stoked you ordered a Cutty - now get out and ride it!! thanks for watching and commenting...

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Quick question, my LBS built my bike before I could mention that i was thinking about adding a fred bar. Does that mean a new fork if i want to use a fred bar? Thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Bill, it depends on how much they cut the steerer tube/how much stack height you have left... and how high you want your stem/bars... how many mm in spacers is they use?

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB OK - cool. Looking at it looks like they may have not cut it at all. There are 3 large spacers and 2 1/2 spacers. That makes me feel better. Also noticed a weird finish quality on the carbon. You can see it in the linked photo. (Not sure if that is normal.) Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it. Ordered the Fred Bar today - they just released a new batch. :-) www.dropbox.com/s/eqk6esscyb98rih/crop-of-stem.jpg?dl=0

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Looks like you should be good to fit the Fred bar, glad they left you plenty of room... the finish does look a little funky maybe- I’d ask your lbs about it... ride on! 🙌🙌

@royrcf 4 года назад

Great video really informative.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Thank you Rory- ride on!

@doncooper1246 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the video!! I have been looking at the Cutthroat as a road and gravel bike. Currently Im riding my 2018 Salsa Timberjack mountain bike. Looking into doing more gravel type rides as well as get back into road rides. I loved your detailed set up for your Cutthroat. Please keep the videos coming.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

thanks for watching, Dan :). The Cutthroat is a great "do it all" bike. I had a Niner RLT9 RDO gravel bike, which was great... but I sold because I enjoy the Cutty more, and it's more versatile. I was a Salsa dealer for years, and the Timberjack was the workhorse of my rental fleet... good solid bike... between the two, you'll be set! Ride on! - ps, I'll have another bike packing/Cutthroat video coming out a week from Friday :)

@doncooper1246 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB One last personal opinion question. Fully modded Cuttroat, would you rather have a modded Timberjack, or Mukluk as a secondary bike? In Wisconsin we have longer than most winters, some years are a pretty good amount of snow. I have rode my mostly stock Timberjack but was thinking of going with a fat bike instead of my Timberjack. If you could have two nicely modded and dialed in bikes, which would be your choice between the two? Thanks for your time and opinion.

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

I'd take the Mukluk especically with your long winters... I currently ride 3 bikes. A cutthroat, a mukluk, and a niner rkt9 rdo (full suspension mtb). i've had my mukluk for 8ish years and wouldn't trade it for anything. the newer ones are sweet. i've had many clients that I build a 2nd set of 27.5+ wheels for, and they just swap the wheels out and ride the bike year round... fatty in winter, plus in summer... whatever you decide, the best bike is the one you're riding!

@doncooper1246 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thanks so much. Kinda my gut feeling, but nice to know someone feels the same. Keep the great and informative videos up, my friend. Love them!!!

@HunterTravels 4 года назад

Don Cooper I would Mukluk !

@josephhaddakin7095 5 месяцев назад

I had oval chainrings back around 1988 on a Cannondale. They were called Bio-Pace. I liked them.

@DirtyTeethMTB 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing 👊

@ericcornell3243 2 года назад

godbless the detail here!

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

thanks for watching and commenting, Ride on!

@garyteton2485 3 года назад

Great Build! Such a bummer about the other bike getting ripped off! I've thought about downsizing to 170 cranks for a tighter shorter stroke for helping with the steep grinding climbs. That bar tape gel combo looks comfy for cradling your hands too. In the end it's all about the cradle and stroke!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

You got that right... in the end, strokes with no cradles are kind of like butter with no flies...

@coreyreeder3549 3 года назад

Just found your channel and subscribed. Oh man that bike theft makes me sick ...

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting, Corey - much appreciated :) Ya, getting that bike stolen was a bummer - but super lucky to have found another one so quick... in fact, I'm about to go ride Sunny right now :) Ride on!

@bigmetrog3719 7 месяцев назад

45 year old workaholic here. Have had 3 back surgeries including a fusion and just had my first HA a few weeks ago, and got 6 new stents. Having to put the mountain bikes and motorcycles away for a year or so while on the blood thinners , and am going to give the cutthroat some attention, drop 40 lbs and see some country while I still can. Thanks for the info and motivation. If you’re in cali, I might know a guy with a cool brewery. Cheers.

@DirtyTeethMTB 7 месяцев назад

Motivation? Sheesh, you're inspiring me, brother. Stoked for you to lose weight and get healthy and get on that Cutthroat!! ps - where in Cali? I'm from LA originally, lived in Mammoth for 12 years, and visit family in So Cal... ride on!

@bigmetrog3719 7 месяцев назад

Central Valley. A little town called oakdale.

@DirtyTeethMTB 7 месяцев назад

@@bigmetrog3719 right on... if I find myself out that way, I'll definitely reach out! Ride on :)

@rediculousman Год назад

I feel your pain. I designed a titanium bike frame myself and got it built in China. I spent like 6 months learning about frame design principles, then I went through with it. Built the entire bike myself and got it running awesome! Then one day it got stolen from the garage. Absolutely shattered!

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

Ah man. That's so horrible to hear :( Thanks for watching and commenting, ride on!!

@michaelchadek4746 3 года назад

Sitting in the hotel in Sun Valley last night I watched all 8 video's of the Great Divide Bike setup. Great job BTW very informative. Also we are sorry for not offering you a beer in the parking lot at the SNRA our bad. I'm guessing you eat on the ride but didn't see any video of what you pack for stove and food. That would add to your weight which would make it more than 42 pounds. :)

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

haha, no sweat on the beer :) on the TD, no stove, no cooking for me. If I was touring, I'd definitely carry a stove. I'll be putting out some more divide videos around April... one of which will discuss food/nutrition... as far as weight, most definitely food+ water make a huge difference... probably up around 50, maybe 55lbs just after a resupply... ouch!

@danmitchell3758 3 года назад

Man it sucks having a bike stolen😩 I’d love to see a post ITI interview with Josh Petervary & Jacob Hora. The good bad and ugly from ride to Rohn

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Dan, workin on it :) stay tuned...

@FlyWithMe_666 2 года назад

Everything seemed so well-planned and perfectly set-up, like a pro 😀 Until I saw 1:19 - is this an illustration only, or did he really use a $2 lock and Kryptonite cable (which should not be used for securing the bike, but to connect the wheels to the main U-lock).

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting - Ride on :)

@bradhaynes5437 3 года назад

Alan, awesome videos bro! Really enjoying the learning and all the added bike stuff, build specs, bike packing gear detail you provide. I am looking at a Salsa Cutthroat and wondering with a second set of rims and 700x32 slicks, will the bike get close to keeping up with some roadie friends on fun get together rides 20-22mph (fitness always being a factor) or will I blow up to keep up? Trying to avoid a 2x as well. Asking a lot of my possible “quiver killer”

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Brad, the 1x gearing is what might hold you back on 100% road rides... you'd need a big front ring, which might not be ideal for steep gravel/singletrack climbing... and I believe you're limited to a 40T max on the Cutty, which still might not be big enough... with a 2x and the 32c tires, you should hang with your. friends no problem... hope that helps!

@bradhaynes5437 3 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thanks bro, love the stuff you put out, I will keep watching

@colemangibbs1335 3 года назад

Really informative! With the 46t cassette, do you ever have issues having to crank that B limit? I don't think the force derailleur cage is made to go that big. Any issues with shifting?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Coleman, thanks for watching and commenting... those were my first questions to Wolftooth before ordering... they assured me there would be no issues...and there haven't been... I've been through thousands of miles on that drivetrain, shifts great, still riding it... there's a decent drop from the 46 down to the next cog, but that's to be expected... otherwise smooth and crisp... ride on!

@kennethrieck 4 года назад

Awesome video and bike, sorry about your ganked one from Sea Otter, it's quite a problem there from what I hear. Been looking at getting a gravel bike for the first time, single track rider since 96. What would you say is a good single day mileage ability before jumping off into rides like the tour divide?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

thanks for watching, Kenneth :) good question... tough to answer... as you know, mileage on techy singletrack differs from gravel or pavement... and then factoring in a heavy, loaded bike... so I think about it more in terms of hours in the saddle on a loaded bike - I'd start by doing some overnighters and building up to multi-day adventures... also depends on your goals... some people do the divide in 15 days, some do it in 50... so yeah, hope that helps a little?

@matthewmaclay7527 2 года назад

appreciate your vids! I have a stock 2021 2x cutthroat grx 600 that I want a lower granny gear on for loaded uphills, but it comes tapped out on gearing range for the derailer. Apart from doing a complete drivetrain re-build, any ideas for a cheap/simple lower gear?

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

sorry for late response Matthew... Neil did a great article here: bikepacking.com/gear/wide-range-grx-2x11/ -- hope that helps!!

@ironman1518. 4 года назад

NICE explanation, thank you!! Which crank arm rubber protector/guards did you use, please? I understand the Raceface ones are ONLY for 175 MM crank arms. Thank you!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Hi Fred, thanks for your kind words😀 I use sram crank arm boots - they fit great on sram cranks - But they do make a couple versions, so make sure they’re the right ones for your model- I’ve never had trouble with raceface ones either... should fit fine regardless of arm length... but you can always jimmy them a little of fit is off a few mm... I know people that make their own ones out of old tubes as well 💪 ride on!

@ironman1518. 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thanks for the help/info!

@johnronaldraviz4052 3 года назад

I first saw your part 2 video, which I find so interesting on using aero bars with lots of bag attachments. But then I notice when I watch this video you can attach yours on your steerer tube. Just wondering about your thoughts if I'm gonna use aero bars that are clamped on the handlebars. Anyway, I have a cannondale trail bike 27.5 that I was planning to customize for touring. Now, I'm using it with a rigid fork, 3x deore T6000 crankset and 11-32T (10 speed cogs). :)

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi John, I mount my aerobars to a Fred Bar - this allows me to still mount feedbags to my handlebar, and gets the aerobars up in a more comfy position/a little higher up... there's nothing wrong with mounting aerobars directly to the handlebars, as long as you're comfy, and are ok with losing some real estate - sounds like you're Cannondale is a pretty cool bike, ride on!

@johnronaldraviz4052 3 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thank you. I'm glad you are sharing your thoughts. Great content. I'll check more of your vids tomorrow! :D

@PaulSmith-fh8qj 4 года назад

Loved the video. I'm about to pull the trigger on a Cutthroat frame to build up, and I'm wondering if you would mind answer a few additional questions that weren't in your video. 1. How tall are you? I'm 5'9, so just on the cusp between small and medium. I see you got a medium. I'm trying to figure out which direction to lean. 2. (just figured this out by clicking through your links. Thanks you for being so thorough!) Love the wheels, and I assume they've been very sturdy for you. What's the spoke count and inside diameter of the rim? 3. Total shot in the dark question that I don't know if you can answer. You put a 46t granny gear on your cassette. Salsa says the 2020 Cutthroat can only take 40t. Is that just because of they way they set up their wheels, or of there something else I might need to take into consideration? Other than cassette spacing and derailleur capacity, I can't figure out what the issue might be. Thank you!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

I"m 5'9" and went with the medium. A little more room for bikepacking and a little more stability on fast descents. The small might be a little more "nimble" with tight singletrack, cornering, etc - but I don't need that on a bikepacking rig... The MD fits me well... Hope that helps :)

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

oops, just realized there were more questions :) - #2: nox teocalli rims, 26mm internal I believe... all specs are on their site... it's their "enduro rim", I went with it over the xc rim for a little added beefy factor/peace of mind, and it's still very light - 32H. They've never come out of true in over 6,000 miles, so yes, they are sturdy. #3, I haven't checked the 2020 specs on the cutty, and I'm not sure which model you're looking at... but yes, it should be based on derailleur capacity. my force der has a 42T max capacity "on paper" per Sram. I asked wolftooth before pulling the trigger, and they said the 46t gcx would work no problem... and it has been great. i'd recommend shooting wolftooth an email as well... let me know if you have more questions! happy riding!

@PaulSmith-fh8qj 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Excellent advice on the size. Thank you.

@PaulSmith-fh8qj 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB I just saw found this on prowheelbuilder. It looks like a good rim width. It's important to me that I have something I can also use back home for other purposes (this rig will probably end up doing some commuting duty with the dyno hub), so a little thinner rim than I have on my MTB is important. Thanks!

@jmichaelshort4160 4 года назад

I have a 46t granny on my 2018 Cutthroat. Can't imagine what the problem could be. Force 1 build. 1 x 11 e*Thirteen cassette 9-46. Medium Frame and I'm 5'9 1/2. Love the bike!

@bigmac3006 3 года назад

Do you have a winter workout you do to build leg strength? Great vid!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks, bigmac - No, I don't do any specific workouts to build leg strength... although I would if I were a serious racer... I do ride my fat bike all winter long in the snow and oftentimes loaded and heavy... I do feel the extra strength when I jump on the lighter bikes come Spring... ride on!

@wingit8288 3 года назад

hi great vid. out of interest how much does your carbon nox wheelset way with the dynamo ?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Wing It - my front Nox wheel with dynamo hub + tire (continental race king 2.2) + 160mm rotor + sealant = 4lbs 1oz - hope that helps!

@alexneedleman7192 3 года назад

Hi, subscribed! Love your level of detail! I’m starting to train for The divide in 2022. Im doing a bunch of research on the cutthroat and need some sizing advice. I’m also 5’9. Yours is a medium yes? I’ll be unable to try one before purchase but I typically ride 54cm. So choice between 54 and 56. If given the choice now would you stick with the 56 or go 54? Thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Alex, thanks for watching and great question. It's a little subjective but here's some food for thought... I usually like smaller/more nimble bikes when I'm between sizes on mtb's... However, I'm hoping to get a new cutty next year and I'll probably go with the 56 (but l'll have the luxury of checking out both sizes before making my final decision). I've compared the geo of my bike: salsacycles.com/bikes/cutthroat/2018_cutthroat_force_1 to the new one extensively... for bikepacking/tour divide type riding, I think slightly longer wheel base/stability and a little more storage room are a good thing... better chance of fitting a full bottle on top downtube mount, and I've had issues of my toes rubbing the tires... so I think I'll enjoy a little more "stretched out" cockpit with the slightly slacker head tube angle... my bike was spec'd with a 90mm stem and the new 56 comes with an 80mm which adjusts for some of that... I also like the option to fit 3 bottles in the triangle (54 only fits 2 bottles)... hope that helps a little - shoot Salsa an email, and let me know what they say... I've got a few more TD prep videos in the pipeline... I'll probably start posting 'em in March/April... ride on!

@alexneedleman7192 3 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thanks for the super fast reply. I understand it’s subjective. I’ve been comparing the geometry of my other bikes to the cutthroat but having your 5k miles experience on one and opinion is.. comforting. Thanks again

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

@@alexneedleman7192 glad to help, I'm just always scared to sound too definitive when it comes to sizing questions over the interwebs... so many variables! Whether you wind up on a 54 or 56, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy riding it down the spine of the continent :)

@garygbur3992 3 года назад

What your gearing setup, what is your average speed on tarmac? Also, with a different tire set up, would you recommend this bike for long distance road use, such as for the TABR? Thanks and really have enjoyed your videos!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary... I'd go with a road bike for Trans Am, with a 2x drivetrain - my Cutthroat is a 1x11 with 36T oval ring in front and 10-46T in the rear... great for TD which is majority dirt and lots of steep climbs... but I'd be looking for more top end on TABR... on the TD, I was probably averaging only around 12-14mph on flat pavement... hope that helps!

@theenergylab670 4 года назад

Hey! Thanks for the vids...lots of good info. Wanted to pick your brain on sizing. The geometry changed for 2020 slightly and they added a smaller size. Your “medium” is now the 2020 “56”. That said, the stack height remains the same but the reach is 1cm longer and the stand over is a few cm’s higher. The wheelbase also got a few cm’s longer. Other than the shorter stack height, the 2020 “54” is probably closer to your 2018 “medium”. So....just curious if you were getting a 2020 Cutty if you would go “54” or “56”. I’m a tad over 5’-8” and am leaning towards the “54”. Any thoughts/insight you could provide would be much appreciated! Thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Hi Energy Lab, thanks for watching and commenting. If I was looking at the 2020, I'd be leaning towards the 54" (I like the feel of smaller bikes when I'm between sizes) ... but I'd try to ride it first and/or at least talk to Salsa and get their take as well... good luck!

@theenergylab670 4 года назад

Dirty Teeth MTB Thanks for the reply!

@GordonA-Jr 3 года назад

Just started watching this series and was wondering if you ran into mud on your Tour Divide or other gravel/ off road riding or races that you see a draw back to chain and cassette vs rohloff/pinion with belt?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Gordon, yes I've ran across tons of muddy sections on the TD... as well as other rides... but my drivetrain never failed on any of my bikes... dirty, grimy, gunked up yes... so I'm still fine with traditional cassette/chain setup... but as I just mentioned in another comment of yours... I'm definitely not opposed to IGH or pinion with gates, etc... lots of pros to those setups... for me it's just been easier/cheaper to stick with cassette/chain... ride on!!

@comandreja 4 года назад

I'm curious why you decided on the Cutthroat for the tour divide? I know it's the default choice but what pushed it to the forefront for you?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Comandreja, thanks for watching and commenting. The cutty is light, fast, and efficient. It has a big triangle, so it can fit a big frame bag and you can carry tons of water, etc- I still ride it a ton and love it- super versatile bike 👍

@lightracer8632 4 года назад

Great video. Lot's of inspiration here as I'm waiting to build-up my new TD rig. I have almost everything, except the frame. Go figure! Can't wait for the aero bar setup. Any chance you can do a video detailing your lights as well (I'm assuming k-lite?). I've got all my brand new Ultra ready as well. Tks

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Light Racer thanks for taking the time to watch- yes, I’ll be doing a video on all the electronics in a few weeks- I have an exposure revo dynamo light - and it’s served me great... but if I was to buy a new one, I’d seriously consider the newest k-lite or sinewave beacon... best of luck with your build!!

@BretSchnitzer 2 года назад

I have a 2020 Cutthroat 600. I’m trying to add lower gears for the climbs. I did 1/2 the GD this summer. I want to do rest next summer. In order to make your modifications do I need a new chain and derailer , or can I just replace the chain ring, cassette and do the cassette modification with the ones that you did in your build?

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Hi Bret, sorry I didn't catch this question earlier! the answer involves more than a simple reply to this... if you're still figuring it out, contact me and I'll shoot you my number so we can chat - my email is: dirtyteethmtb at gmail dot com

@jrreed6992 2 года назад

Where did you find the Chris King press fit BB. It says they dont make them anymore

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

They are discontinued - I’d use a wheels mfg that threads together if I was in the market now 🤙

@thomashendron4356 Год назад

Fred Bar!!

@DirtyTeethMTB Год назад

Yup!

@peter1971 4 года назад

I'm thinking about your crank arm suggestion. How tall are you? I get a lot of stress on my knees...

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

I’m 5’9” - regardless of height, if you go a little shorter than your current crank arms, it might help :)

@oliverburke3743 3 года назад

Hey dude. Do you ride the cutthroat for your main gravel bike to also cover road all do you have another bike for other general 50/50 road / gravel

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting, Oliver - right now, I don't own a road bike... I don't ride much pavement, but when I do, it's usually a mixed media ride, and it's on the Cutthroat :) - Ride on!

@brettobler6071 2 года назад

Doing a cutthroat custom build. Any major upgrades/changes you might make to Sunny if building now (I'm copying your build mostly)??? Thx

@brettobler6071 2 года назад

Can't find Chris King bottom bracket for example. Next best????

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Yup, CK discontinued their PF bb’s unfortunately… I’d go with a wheels mfg bb… the one that threads the two pf cups together… great at keeping creaks away :) ride on! Also, I’m switching to a 1x12 with 52t cassette and ratio kit on my force shifter… thanks for watching!

@brettobler6071 2 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Which spokes did you use? Thx

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

@@brettobler6071 double-butted wheelsmith - thanks for watching :)

@JustinOL1 3 года назад

Can you provide some more info on your aero bar setup?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Justin - the aerobars are Syntace C3 which I believe are discontinued... If I was in the market today, there are a few carbon bars with flip up arm pads I'd look at... like the ones from HED... ride one!

@pingpongballz5998 4 года назад

1:34 Morro Bay!

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Yep! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

@pingpongballz5998 6 месяцев назад

@DirtyTeethMTB how tall are you? I'm in between size in the cutthroat

@rinosanchez2150 2 года назад

Dude, I felt your bike theft in my soul, stealing a custom built bike is like a normal theft AND them insulting your mother. I also love lizardskin bar tape and the same crank brothers pedals. Riding the divide is definitely in my bucket list!

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

Rino, thanks for watching and commenting:) Def keep the Divide on the list, it’s worth it!! And thanks for the kind words about the theft… 😂 ride on!

@TarmacSkin 2 года назад

How tall are you? Im 5’9” and Fitzy had a 54 frame. Didn’t thought it twice… black goes w anything. So i got a black cutty waiting for parts. Will ride from Home Rigby to Montana and back as maidem voyage.

@DirtyTeethMTB 2 года назад

that sounds like a sweet maiden voyage!! have a great trip... I'm 5'9" as well... I think the 54 should fit ya fine... it could go either way between the 54 or 56 - let me know how it works out!!

@lancecrawley9542 3 года назад

Really surprised that a rider doesn’t need a suspension front fork for the Great Divide. Can you comment a little bit about why one isn’t necessary? Also, probably revealing my total ignorance here, is the great divide trail the same as the continental divide trail?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi L. Crawley - thanks for watching and commenting... the amount of gravel roads/non-technical riding/pavement far outweigh the more tech singletrack on the Tour Divide, so for many riders - a rigid fork and/or a drop bar bike is more efficient than a suspension fork/traditional mtb... but people use all kinds of bikes... the right bike is the one you're most comfy on... the great divide mountain bike route is not the same as the continental divide trail... it's confusing, I know! the GDMBR is 100% bike friendly "route", created by the Adventure Cycling Association... it does intertwine and utilize sections of the Continental Divide Trail, but is not married to it... the CDT is primarily a hiking trail and enters wilderness areas that are off limits to bikes... hope that helps, Ride on!

@bentolufsen2774 4 года назад

I see that you use the original Salsa fork and not a suspension fork. Any learning here from the Tour Divide, as I see many riders using suspension forks?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Hi Bent - yes, many are using suspension forks, Lauf, etc... but I still like the rigid fork... but I also rode only a rigid single speed for many years, so I'm used to it... the only parts of my body that were beat up at the end of the TD were my butt and my mouth/throat/taste buds... hands and arms were fine... but some people have issues with hand/arm/wrist fatigue... if you do, I'd definitely consider a Lauf... ride on!!

@user-wv5xl7mc3k 4 года назад

SRAM hydraulic disc brakes versus mechanical disc brakes, thoughts?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Hi L, these days, I'm all about hydraulic disc brakes. much more stopping power and modulation - especially noticeable on loaded/heavy bikepacking rigs... pros for mech are cheaper and field serviceable, but I find modern sram and Shimano hydro to be super reliable... thanks for watching and commenting!

@user-wv5xl7mc3k 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Perfect, thanks dude! Field servicing is why I'm on the fence between the two but I'm noticing that most of the builds I'm seeing are hydro. My main concern with mech is mud blocking the exposed cables, which obviously isn't a problem with hydro.

@iansellers1251 3 года назад

Was that an electric air compressor? What model please?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Ian - thanks for watching and commenting... I've had it for years, don't think they make the exact one anymore... but you should be able to get something similar... it's just a cheapy from Home Depot - Husky brand... but works pretty much as well as the nice compressor I had at my bike shop - ride on!

@camd5348 3 года назад

How much do you think you have invested in the cutthroat total? Thanks.

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Cam D - good question - bike only, not including bikepacking bags or gear... probably about 4k I'm guessing? ride on!

@camd5348 3 года назад

Thanks. Trying to build the same. Ni bikes or parts. :(

@jonpoon3896 4 года назад

How many chains did you use?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

believe it or not, just one. started with a new one, and it was stretched beyond belief by the end :) in hindsight, I should've bought a new chain at orange peel in steamboat...

@wayfaringoverlander 3 года назад

Alan, I’m Sorry your bike was stolen. 😢

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Ya, it was a bummer... but at least I had the bike shop at the time... just material stuff, doesn't mean much!

@richardjacoby7812 4 года назад

Interesting even though I don't speak "bike"

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

you should take a Rosetta Stone class :)

@pgreenx 3 года назад

Whats a bike like this exact one cost?

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Mine is a little old now, but the new ones start at $2900 retail - ride on!

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

Hi, I am looking to replace my bottom bracket but the press fit Chris King is no longer available ( chrisking.com/products/bottom-bracket-press-fit-24 ). Do you have any other recommendations or should I search the web to find left over stock? Thanks!

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

wow that's a bummer they discontinued it... you might still be able to find it at online retailers, but if not, look into Wheels Mfg - that would probably be my next choice, if they make one - I'd also shoot Salsa an email and see what they recommend... let me know what you find out!

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thanks for the reply. I had searched before but a fresh search turned one up at a near by online bike shop. Ordered. Thanks again!

@Telemanblues 4 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB I ordered the Chris King BB that I found but for reference it looks like Wheels Mfg does have some options. Here is a cross reference chart of their offerings if anyone is looking for a BB. ( wheelsmfg.com/bb-standards ).

@Dunc2222 3 года назад

Interesting video. Please state whether you are receiving financial support from all the component makers whose products you describe so clearly. Otherwise, this sounds like a long advertisement. Thanks.

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Hi Duncan- no financial support from any of the products I use or mention- thanks for watching and commenting

@Dunc2222 3 года назад

@@DirtyTeethMTB Great to hear. In that case, excellent video. Thank you for clarifying.

@bobgilliland8598 3 года назад

Thank you would love you to build my next bike, sent you an email

@DirtyTeethMTB 3 года назад

Bob, just saw this and haven't received and email? My addy is: dirtyteethmtb at gmail dot com - ride on!

@OakFlooringDirectCoUk 4 года назад

How tall are you?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

I’m 5’9”- thanks for watching and commenting :)

@OakFlooringDirectCoUk 4 года назад

Thanks checking for frame sizing I’m 6’ so large I assume?

@DirtyTeethMTB 4 года назад

Yes, you’d probably be a large- but salsa changed their sizing for the cutthroat this year... you’d be either a 56 or 58 depending on your preferences- best of luck :)

@OakFlooringDirectCoUk 4 года назад

Dirty Teeth MTB Thanks, found your content really useful