Spearfish Deore
Made by
SALSA
2999 USD (MSRP)
Sale Price 2249 USD
SOLD!
We designed Spearfish Deore to excel in endurance rides like the Arizona Trail, but it’s playful enough that you’ll choose it for your everyday singletrack sessions, too. The durable 6066-T6 aluminum frame holds up to trail hits and long, tough miles. The progressive XC bike geometry makes Spearfish a capable performer on climbs and technical sections while staying composed on descents. The RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock offers 100 mm of rear travel, and our Split Pivot suspension design makes the most of it, with supple bump compliance, predictable braking, and superb traction.
“This is such a versatile bike format, and is probably the type of bike most people should be riding. It really can almost do it all: local XC race, bike-packing, exploring the backcountry, trail centers, and even riding around the woods with your mates on a Saturday afternoon.” - Singletrack Magazine
PBTX Comments
If you are looking for the best full suspension MTB for our local trails that is also fully capable for the trails west, north, and east - the Salsa Spearfish is a great answer! This rig can be your entry into XC racing or adventure bike packing.
SPEARFISH GEOMETRY – Spearfish is designed as a progressive XC bike for the rider focused on both climbing and descending with speed. It is based on the premise that precision and efficiency equal speed. While Spearfish has a renowned pedigree in ultra-endurance racing, those same attributes make it a great choice for weeknight laps at the local trail system or toeing the start line at the weekend XC race. The sub 68-degree headtube angle combines with 432 mm chainstays to provide confidence at speed without sacrificing agility. Spec’d with 29" wheels, Spearfish is also capable of running 27.5+ wheels. The built-in Flip Chip can be used to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height based on wheel and tire size, terrain, or personal preference. The low top tube and dropper post contribute to the bike’s descending prowess
SPLIT PIVOT REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM – Split Pivot provides a host of impressive suspension characteristics because the system isolates pedaling forces and braking forces from each other, allowing us to tune and optimize the bike for both independently. The concentric rear axle pivot, in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in: Excellent bump compliance / Incredible pedaling efficiency / Smooth and predictable braking throughout travel / Maximum traction
6061-T6 Alluminum Tubeset – Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated 6066-T6 aluminum tubing is used throughout the frame. This 6000-series aluminum has better strength and fatigue characteristics than 6061 and 7000-series aluminums, allowing for a stronger and lighter overall frame. Additionally, the tubing is strategically shaped and formed for additional stiffness and strength optimization in key stress areas
FLIP CHIP – Integrated into the shock link mount, the Flip Chip allows simple, quick adjustments to bottom bracket height/headtube angle to account for wheel size, tire diameter, terrain, or the rider’s personal preference
Versatile XC Fit – Spearfish is designed for a modern XC fit. A short stem, wide bar, and long effective top tube are used to place the rider in a position that balances between aggressive for racing and comfortable for long rides. Our frame design delivers precise steering motion due to the shorter stem; a lot of front wheel control with the wide bar; and plenty of front-center length and cockpit room thanks to the long, low top tube for fore-aft body movement when negotiating trail obstacles. Each frame size is designed around a 50 mm stem and wide bar with a long effective top tube to maintain the correct hand position relative to the pedals and saddle. There's no need to size up when selecting a frame size with the intent of running 40 to 60-mm stems—we built it in for you.
Frame – Spearfish Alloy V1
Fork – RockShox Recon Silver RL, 120 mm, 51 mm offset
Rear Shock – RockShox Deluxe Select+
Color – Dark Silver
Rear Derailleur – Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
Cassette – Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed -OR- Ruby, 11–50t, 12-speed, HG, steel spider
Crankset – Shimano MT512, 30t -OR- FSA Comet, 30t, direct-mount
Shifter – Shimano Deore M6100
Brakes and Rotors – Shimano MT4100, Shimano RT10 (Center Lock, 160 mm)
Front Wheel – Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim -OR- WTB Frequency Comp 15 x 110 mm
Center Lock hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim
Rear Wheel – Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim -OR- WTB Frequency Comp 157 x 12 mm
Center Lock HG hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim
Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35" front, Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.35" rear, EXO, TR
Pedals not included
WTB Volt 250 Steel, 265 x 142