Comments on: Salsa La Cruz – First Impressions

By: Salsa La Cruz - A New Attitude at Urban Velo

Salsa La Cruz - A New Attitude at Urban Velo — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:14:15 +0000

[...] you’re a regular reader you know that I’ve had the Salsa La Cruz under long-term test for quite a while now. It’s definitely been the workhorse of my stable, [...]

By: Tobi B

Tobi B — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:40:42 +0000

Addition:

Got rather shorter legs and longer upper body …
Inseam about 31,4″

Thank you very much

Tobi

By: Tobi B

Tobi B — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:35:51 +0000

Hi Jeff,

I’m really confused about the right size of the La Cruz for me.
On my roadbike I have a 540 TT with a 110 stem length – fits perfect.

Should I get the La Cruz with the 540 TT oder the 530 TT?
If I chose the one with the 530 TT, that’d be the smallest size available.

My intended use is: Commuting and also tryin’ to ride the same stuff as I do with my MTB just for fun and excitement

WHAT SIZE is your bike on the photo?

Thank you very much

By: Urban Jeff

Urban Jeff — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:44:33 +0000

Sounds like a nice ride, Gary. Any photos?

By: Gary Wheeler

Gary Wheeler — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:32:07 +0000

Built my La Cruz from frame up. SRAM Rival 10 speed with flat bar and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. King hubs, DT swiss 7.1 rims. Winwood carbon fork. This bike rocks. Do not want to ride my road bike at all and rarely go to my mtn bike. Loads of fun. Paint is fragile and chips easily but no big deal for me.

By: SFuller

SFuller — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:35:15 +0000

kcham,

Chattering with cantis and carbon forks is common. My Tricross Singlecross has the same issue. Try adjusting the pads so that they are toed in a slight bit at the front. It should help with the shuddering.

By: SFuller

SFuller — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:33:29 +0000

Kcham, for the La Cruz, look at the effective top tube length when sizing the frame. I ride a 58cm Long Haul Trucker, and a 56cm Paramount and Tricross. On the La Cruz, I went with a 55cm frame, which has an effective TT length of 58cm.

By: Urban Jeff

Urban Jeff — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:42:55 +0000

Kcham, you gotta compare the numbers to see if it fits you. Specifically, look at the top tube measurements.

I will say, the La Cruz does have “compact geometry” so it’s a good fit for shorter riders.

By: kcham

kcham — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:45:20 +0000

Hey Jeff- thanks for the review. can you tell me if the La Cruz runs big, small, or exact on the sizing? i ride a 59 road bike, and XL mountain bike. thanks!

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:42:58 +0000

Jeff, that’s very helpful. Thanks as both look good options.