The Salsa Flyway Replaces the Warbird as Their Modern Gravel Racer + Updates to Other Gravel Platforms

"Salsa continues to push away from traditional road geometry on the new Flyway. The head tube is a bit slacker, the reach is longer, and the bottom bracket is lower to provide stability. However, the chainstays remain relatively short for quick responsiveness, and the seat tube is steeper, providing more comfort and better power transfer."

"The Flyway comes in two carbon offerings: Deluxe and Standard. Salsa's Standard carbon layup prioritizes performance and minimizes weight, with an ML-size frame weighing just 1,200g. The Deluxe goes even further, dropping the same frame down to 1,050g. These frames are compatible with 40mm travel forks."

"Salsa equipped the Flyway with 12 x 148mm spacing and room for 50mm tires in the rear. The fork is compatible with up to 57mm tires. It has a 47.5mm chainline, a UDH, and is compatible with both 2x and 1x drivetrains. It also features headset cable routing."

Salsa Cycles expands its gravel lineup with the new Flyway platform, designed for daily riding versatility across racing and recreational terrain. The Flyway features modern gravel geometry with a slacker head tube, longer reach, and lower bottom bracket for stability, while maintaining short chainstays for responsiveness and a steep seat tube for comfort and power transfer. Available in Standard and Deluxe carbon layups, the frames weigh 1,200g and 1,050g respectively. The bike accommodates 40mm travel forks, 50mm rear tires, and 57mm front tires, with 12x148mm spacing and UDH compatibility. It supports both 2x and 1x drivetrains and includes multiple mounting options for bottles, bags, and racks across six frame sizes.

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