Salsa Cutthroat Frame Bag Guide

Recommendations

Bolt-on Attachments

The Cutthroat has so many bolts! Enough to support a full frame bag with just one strap behind the zipper.

We recommend ordering bolt-on on all tubes, unless ordering a Partial frame bag where sizes below 58cm won't have seat tube bolts available.

Our bolt-on bags ship with thumb screws, making installation a snap! And internal plastic stiffeners mean that your entire bag is super stable, even parts that aren't very close to a bolt.

Double Decker

We strongly recommend the Double Decker for Full and Wedge frame bags if your bike is a 58cm or 60cm.

The Cutthroat has an especially tall frame space, making this super useful for organization. And if you want to carry a water bladder, it's best to put it in its own separate compartment for protection.

Salsa Cutthroat Frame Bag Guide

The Salsa Cutthroat is the most popular bike on the Tour Divide, and for good reason!

We've made over a thousand frame bags for Salsa Cutthroats over the years, and it's no wonder folks keep choosing this bike.

With a super roomy triangle and well-placed bolts, the Cutthroat is perfect for a custom frame bag.

Comparison Chart

Size-specific recommendations for your exact frame

	52cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm
Volume (Full Frame Bag)	5 liters	7 liters	10 liters	14 liters	18 liters
Double Decker	Worth it if you have specific needs, like a bladder	Worth it if you have specific needs, like a bladder	Worth it, but you can also live without	Strongly suggested!	Strongly suggested!
Partial vs Wedge	Wedge	Wedge	Either	Either	Either
Which Apidura Bladder?	1.5-liter if you want a Double Decker. The 3-liter would fill too much of the bag to make a Double Decker.	Either bladder works for a Double Decker	3-liter	3-liter	3-liter