2026 Salsa Flyway C Rival XPLR SUS - Blackberry

Flyway C Rival XPLR SUS is a serious contender for the title of Most Comfortable Gravel Bike. Its carbon fiber frame features our Class 5 VRS™ frame design for cushion on rough roads, and a 40mm RockShox Rudy fork soaks up impacts for a seriously capable ride over the most challenging gravel. Flyway's riding position finds a fine balance between all-out race rig and all-day wanderer. And whether you're chasing a podium spot or a really good time, Flyway's cargo mounts make it easy to fine-tune your loadout. SRAM's Rival XPLR drivetrain is a reliable performer with the gear range to get you over the steepest climbs and capitalize on the stiffest tailwinds.

Features

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

Class 5 VRS

• Comfort equates to speed and distance over rough terrain
• Rider benefit is inherent to the design

Frame Protection

• Our products are built from experience - we've been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.

Bar, Stem, Seatpost

• Bar, stem, and seatpost models are spec'd on bikes with the goal of making them as inclusive as possible, such as zero-rise handlebars on small flat-bar bikes to achieve proper stack height

Frame Specs

• Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 700c
• Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes N/A
• Max Tire Outer Diameter Tire Clearance Frame: 50mm
  Tire Clearance Fork: 57mm
• Frame Construction Carbon fiber
• Fork Construction Carbon fiber
• Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 40mm travel
• Fork Offset 51mm
• Rear Spacing 142mm
• Rear Axle Size M12, L=175mm, TP=1.0
• Rear Brake (Rotor) 34mm flat mount
• Front Brake (Rotor) 74mm flat mount / 160mm
• Headset - Upper IS 52
• Headset - Lower IS 52
• Front Spacing 100mm
• Front Axle Size M12, L = 120, TP=1.5
• Steerer Tube 1 1/8"
• Seatpost 27.2mm
• Dropper Post Compatible Yes (internal)
• Seatpost Clamp 32mm
• Front Derailleur Clamp Direct-mount
• Derailluer Hanger SRAM UDH
• Bottom Bracket T47 85.5 Internal
• Crankset (Max Ring) 46t
• Accessory Mounts Downtube Accessory Mounts: Yes
  Rack Mounts Frame: Yes, with Rack-Lock seatpost collar
  Rack Mounts Fork: No
• Bottle Mounts Frame: 2 on XS-SM frames; 3 on MD-LG frames
  Fork: Two sets of Three-Pack mounts
• Front Fender Mounts Yes
• Rear Fender Mounts Yes

Additional Features

Carbon fiber frame

Flyway's high-modulus carbon fiber frame soaks up road chatter for a smooth, compliant ride.

Class 5™ VRS

Our Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System has specially shaped seatstays with a tall, thin, vertically oriented profile that promotes vertical compliance by allowing the seatstays to "flex" outwards on impacts. The horizontally oriented chainstays work to resist torque and maintain a laterally stiff rear end. The seatstays and chainstays lack bridges, furthering the full length of the stays to contribute to flexibility. And a rear thru-axle delivers precise tracking while allowing the seatstays to provide that incredible compliance.

40mm suspension corrected

Flyway is suspension-corrected to fit 40mm gravel bike suspension forks to add even more rough road capability to your Flyway.

Flyway geometry

Flyway features progressive geometry with a long reach and short stem. A low bottom bracket and slack head tube angle maximize stability and confidence. Flyway's short chainstay length makes it very responsive and symmetrical dropped chainstays combined with a steep seat tube angle deliver excellent power transfer.

On-bike cargo

Top tube bag mounts, generous bottle capacity, direct-mount frame bag mounts, rack and fender mounts.

Through-headset cable routing

Clean internal routing that's hidden in the handlebars and stem and keeps hoses and housing out of the way of handlebar bags and accessories.

Generous tire clearance

Flyway can fit a 700c x 50mm tire in the frame.

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?? WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.