2017 Salsa

Marrakesh

A steel frame touring bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

MSRP$1,599
Weight29.1 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, microSHIFT
BrakesMechanical Disc
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Marrakesh

32 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'3"

SM

5'2" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" +

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Cobra Kai chromoly

Fork

Chromoly

Headset

Cane Creek 10

Stem

Salsa Guide

Handlebar

Salsa Bend

Saddle

Brooks B17 medium

Seatpost

Zoom 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

Sold separately

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow, SGS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano Deore 48/36/26

Shifters

Microshift 3x9

Cassette

Shimano Alivio HG300, 11-34t

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Avid BB7R Mechanical Disc Brake

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Avid

Wheels
Rims

WTB i19 tubeless ready

Front Hub

Shimano Deore 36h

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore 36h

Tires

Panaracer Pasela 700x38, PT protection, folding

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