2026 Salsa Wanderosa C Rival GX AXS Transmission - Charcoal

Wanderosa C Rival GX AXS Transmission is an adventure ebike made for the most ambitious gravel rides you can dream up. Its efficient carbon fiber frame features our progressive gravel geometry for comfort and confidence in the saddle at higher speeds.

This bike is built to take your Adventure by Bike farther and faster than ever. Washboard roads? 29 x 2.2" tires paired with 120mm front and 110mm rear suspension travel soaks them up. Daunting elevation profile? The FAZUA 60 drive unit helps you save your legs for later. Big miles? On-bike cargo mounts ensure you can carry the tools, water, and snacks you need to avoid bonks and breakdowns.

SRAM's Rival GX AXS Transmission delivers the swift, accurate shifting you want when you're focused on the scenery. Where will you wander with the ultimate adventure ebike?

• Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification

Features

Flex-Stay Suspension

Flex-stay suspension offers riders several benefits over the multiple pivots found in other suspension designs:

• Keeps weight to a minimum
• Reduces pivot hardware for a less-complex, easier to maintain system
• Pairs well with flat-mount brakes for drop-bar bikes

Electric Assist

• It makes more rides possible
• It gives riders the confidence to extend their range
• It's FUN

On-Bike Storage

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

Suspension Kinematics

• Lively, responsive ride feel with good bottom-out resistance
• Free, active, and uniform suspension feel under braking
• Efficient pedaling, stellar climbing traction, supple small-bump performance
• Tunable for all riders

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.

Frame Specs

• Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 29 x 2.2"
• Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes N/A
• Max Tire Outer Diameter Tire Clearance Frame: 29 x 2.35"
  Tire Clearance Fork: See fork manufacturer specs
• Frame Construction Carbon fiber
• Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 120mm travel
• Fork Offset 44mm
• Rear Spacing 148mm Boost
• Rear Axle Size M12 x 175mm, TP=1.0
• Rear Brake (Rotor) Flat mount
• Front Brake (Rotor) Post mount
• Headset - Upper ZS56
• Headset - Lower ZS56
• Rear Shock Size 165 x 45mm
• Shock Mount, Fore Trunnion
• Front Spacing 110mm Boost
• Steerer Tube Tapered
• Seatpost 30.9mm
• Dropper Post Compatible Yes (internal)
• Seatpost Clamp 35.4mm
• Front Derailleur Clamp N/A
• Derailluer Hanger SRAM UDH
• Bearings 3800v (2), 3801v (2), 3802v (2), 6803v (2)
• Crankset (Max Ring) 40t
• Accessory Mounts Downtube Accessory Mounts: No
  Rack Mounts Frame: No
  Rack Mounts Fork: N/A
  
• Bottle Mounts Frame: 2
  Fork: N/A
• Front Fender Mounts N/A
• Rear Fender Mounts No

Additional Features

High-modulus carbon fiber frame

Wanderosa's carbon fiber frame keeps weight to a minimum and provides a custom-tuned blend of stiffness and compliance where it matters.

Progressive Gravel Geometry

Wanderosa combines a long reach with a short stem and wide drop bars. This puts riders in position for comfort, confidence, and control on rugged terrain at higher speeds.

Flex-stay rear suspension design

Wanderosa's flex-stay suspension uses a flexing frame element in the rear triangle instead of the rear axle pivot used in our Split Pivot design. Wanderosa's seatstays are shaped and tuned to flex along their length, making up the difference that a pivot normally would as the suspension moves, but without the weight of bearings and pivot hardware. Wanderosa is set up for 110mm of rear wheel travel but can also be set to 100mm by reducing shock stroke to 40mm.

FAZUA Ride 60 drive unit

This mid-drive electric-assist system delivers up to 60Nm of torque and is custom-tuned for gravel riding. This is a Class 3 drive unit with pedal assist limited to 28 mph/45 kmh. Models sold in Canada are equipped with Class 1 drive units (pedal assist limited to 20 mph/32 kmh).

480Wh internal battery

The FAZUA Energy 480 battery offers enough range to get lost on your favorite forest roads. It's fully encased in the downtube for added stiffness and a clean look, yet is removable for service.

29 x 2.35" tire clearance

Larger tires keep you comfortable and in control on even the most rugged gravel roads.

On-bike cargo

Bring all the essentials (and maybe a few luxuries) on your next ride. Wanderosa fits a water bottle and includes dedicated space for your multitool, tube, and pump. An downtube accessory mount and direct-mount bag mounts make it easy to expand your cargo capacity for longer days out.

Compatible with SRAM UDH and Full Mount drivetrains

Reliable and durable drivetrain setups for all your adventures.

Molded frame protection

Take the "ding" out of riding with durable, custom-fit frame protection pieces in high-wear and damage-prone areas.

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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.