SALSA CYCLES Flyway C DLX Frameset | Lightweight, Comfortable, and Faster Than Ever
A high-performance gravel frame created with 150g lighter Deluxe carbon and Class 5™ VRS.
Whether you're aiming for the podium in a race or enjoying a leisurely ride with friends on the weekend, the Flyway C DLX Frameset is SALSA's premium gravel frame that delivers on both.
The Deluxe carbon layup, featuring ultra-high modulus carbon, achieves an approximately 150g weight reduction compared to the standard carbon model. This not only makes it lighter but also provides high riding performance without sacrificing durability, rigidity, or comfort.
Furthermore, SALSA's proprietary Class 5™ VRS (Vibration Reduction System) absorbs fine vibrations from the road surface. This reduces fatigue on rough gravel and during long rides, allowing you to ride further in comfort.
In addition to its modern geometry designed for a long reach and short stem, it features tire clearance for 700x50C tires and numerous mounting options. This bike is versatile enough for races, gravel rides, and bikepacking.
Features
- Approximately 150g lighter than the standard model due to the Deluxe carbon layup
- High-rigidity and responsive frame thanks to ultra-high modulus carbon
- Excellent vibration absorption performance with SALSA's proprietary Class 5™ VRS
- Wide clearance with 700x50C compatible frame and 700x57C compatible fork
- Designed to accommodate 40mm travel gravel suspension forks
- Stable, modern geometry designed for a long reach and short stem
- High straight-line stability with a low BB design and slack head angle
- Agile acceleration performance with short chainstays
- Equipped with top tube bag mount and frame bag mounts
- Compatible with frame rack mounts and front/rear fender mounts
- Fork equipped with two sets of Three-Pack mounts
- Internal cable routing through the headset
- SRAM UDH compatible for easy maintenance and future-proofing
- T47 internal BB adopted
- Dropper post internal routing compatible
SPEC
- Frame: Flyway Carbon Deluxe (Ultra-high modulus carbon)
- Fork: Flyway Carbon Fork
- Color: Midnight
- Headset: FSA CRII
- Stem: FSA SMR-II
- Frame Weight: Approximately 1650g (Frame + Fork / MD-LG size)
- Compatible Wheel Size: 700C
- Maximum Tire Clearance: Frame 700x50mm / Fork 700x57mm
- Rear End: 12x142mm
- Front End: 12x100mm
- Brake Mount: Flat mount
- Head Tube Standard: IS52 / IS52
- Seatpost Diameter: 27.2mm
- Seat Clamp Diameter: 32mm
- BB Standard: T47 85.5 Internal
- Maximum Chainring Tooth Count: 46T
- Derailleur Hanger: SRAM UDH
- Dropper Post: Internal routing compatible
- Bottle Mounts: 2 locations for XS-SM size / 3 locations for MD-LG size
- Fork Mounts: Three-Pack mount x 2
- Rack Mounts: Frame compatible
- Fender Mounts: Front and rear compatible
While designed with recent gravel racing trends in mind, the SALSA Flyway C DLX Frameset also retains SALSA's characteristic versatility, making it suitable for touring and everyday adventures.
In particular, the comfort provided by Class 5™ VRS is a significant advantage for long-distance rides. Despite being a stiff racing frame, road chatter feels much more muted, significantly reducing fatigue.
Furthermore, the 700x50C tire clearance is a strong point not only for gravel races but also for bikepacking and forest road rides. You can build it as a lightweight race bike or as an adventure bike focused on carrying capacity.
If you want speed but aren't willing to compromise on comfort or versatility, SALSA's latest gravel frame is highly recommended.
