2026 Salsa Stormchaser Apex Eagle SUS - Berry

Stormchaser Apex Eagle SUS is an adventure-ready gravel bike with suspension for seeking out the roughest tracks. The 6066-T6 alloy frame features our Class 5™ VRS to cut road chatter, and a RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork doubles down on comfort with 40mm of travel. A dropper post makes it easier to shift your weight to navigate obstacles and descend with complete confidence.

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.

Alternator Dropouts

• Adjusts chainstay length to modify ride traits and tire fit (with adjustable swing plates)
• Tensions chain for single-speed use (with adjustable swing plates)
• Gives riders upgrade options

Frame Specs

• Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 700c x 42 mm
• Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes 700c x 32-50 mm; 650b x 47-50 mm
• Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 435mm (40mm)
• Rigid Fork Length 420 mm
• Fork Offset 51 mm
• Rear Spacing 12 x 142 mm TA
• Rear Axle Size M12 x 167L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 mm (NOTE, DOES NOT FIT SALSA DEABOLT W/ LEVER. DEADBOLT UL TOOLED AXLE ONLY)
• Rear Brake (Rotor) Flat mount frame standard, 20 mm thickness, 27 mm bolt length (140-160 mm rotor)
• Front Brake (Rotor) Flat mount frame standard, 35 mm thickness, 42 mm bolt length (160 mm rotor only)
• Headset - Upper IS41
• Headset - Lower IS52
• Front Spacing 12 x 100 mm TA
• Front Axle Size M12 x 120L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12 mm
• Crown Race Integrated SHIS 40, 36° Angle
• Stem Clamp 28.6 mm
• Seatpost 27.2 mm
• Dropper Post Compatible Yes (internal)
• Seatpost Clamp 32.0 mm
• Front Derailleur Clamp N/A
• Front Derailleur Type N/A
• Derailluer Hanger Hanger 465, QBP# FS2322 (Requires geared Alternator Flat Mount Plate, QBP# FS0719, and Hanger Axle/Stud Kit, QBP# FS1181)
• Bottom Bracket 73 mm BSA, threaded
• Crankset (Max Ring) Geared: 1x crankset only, 38t max, 49 mm MTN chainline, 168 Q-factor min; Single-Speed: 1x crankset, 40t max, Race Face/Easton 51 mm chainline, single speed only
• Accessory Mounts Downtube Accessory Mounts: One; Top Tube Mounts: Yes, compatible with Salsa EXP Series Top Tube bagThree-Pack Mounts One mount per fork leg; Rack Mounts: 165 mm Low-rider compatible. Salsa Down Under rack recommended.
• Bottle Mounts Frames up to 56 cm: 2 in main triangle. Frames 57.5 cm and larger: 3 in main triangle.

Additional Features

Class 5™ VRS

The 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

Gravel Race Geometry

Stormchaser features geometry similar to our Warbird gravel race bike, placing the rider in a position that can be maintained for hours on end over bumpy B-roads and loose surfaces, drastically reducing fatigue. A low bottom bracket and stable wheelbase help keep the tires planted and boost confidence. A long top tube paired with a short stem provides increased stability at high speed and on rough descents

Extra Mud Clearance

Stormchaser has 40% more mud clearance than Warbird (measured with a 700c x 42 mm tire)

Alternator Flat Mount Dropout

15 mm of dropout adjustability (435-450 mm) and capable of 1x geared and single speed drivetrains

Bottle Capacity

2-3 bottle mounts inside main triangle (57.5 cm and above can accommodate 3), 1 bottle or accessory mount on underside of downtube

Fender Mounts

Fenders allow for longer, more pleasant rides in wet weather

Wide Bar Spec

Wider handlebars improve leverage for single speeding and control in poor conditions. Bar width is relative to frame size-49 cm bikes come with 40 cm Cowchippers; 61 cm bikes come with 52 cm Cowchippers

Rear Rack Mounts

Compatible with the Salsa Wanderlust rear rack when used with a Salsa Rack-Lock seatpost collar

Top Tube Accessory Mount

Top tube bolt-on mounts are designed for Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Computer Mount

Internal Cable Routing

Internal routing for brake, shift, and dynamo cables reduces maintenance

Stealth Dropper Post Routing

Equipped with a 90 mm dropper post for more confident descending at high speeds on rough, unpredictable gravel roads

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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.