2018 Salsa

Deadwood Carbon GX Eagle

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$5,099
Weight30.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 91 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

28 mph

Deadwood Carbon GX Eagle

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'6" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
MTBR
Salsa updates Deadwood, adding alloy version

Feb 2018

For 2018, Salsa has updated the Deadwood for a broader range of uses — and budgets. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Salsa Introduces an Aluminum Deadwood and Kids Bikes

Feb 2018

Salsa makes its full-suspension 29+ bike available in an all aluminum version and releases two kids bikes.

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BIKEPACKING.com
VA's Salsa Deadwood (Take 2), Built for Comfort

Jan 2018 · Logan Watts

Virginia gave her Salsa Deadwood a makeover. in this Rider and Rig, we talk to her about her style of bikepacking and how to stay comfortable on long tours

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BikeRadar
Salsa Deadwood first ride review

Feb 2017 · Josh Patterson

” Such is the case with the Salsa Deadwood SUS, a full suspension trail bike designed around 29x3in tires. . .

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Bikerumor
This Just In: Salsa's Deadwood SUS 29+ full suspension bike will surprise you

Feb 2017

If you haven’t heard the news, Salsa has a new bike. Specifically, the Deadwood SUS is their take on a full suspension frame built around 29+ wheels and tires. Salsa isn’t the first company to shoehorn the tires into a suspension frame, but their move into the space is a big indication of what’s to come. …

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Deadwood Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorLime

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 120mm

Travel120mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair

Travel91mm

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 92mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Pro

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6K, Boost-148, 32t direct mount

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 Eagle, 10-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, Centerline, 180mm F / 180mm R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss 350 32h 110 x 15mm, Düroc 40, 2.0/1.8 butted spokes, brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss 350 32h 148 x 12mm, Düroc 40, 2.0/1.8 butted spokes, brass nipples

Spokes

2.0/1.8 butted with brass nipples

Front Hub

DT Swiss 350, 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350, 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Tires

Maxxis Recon, 29 x 2.6", 60 tpi, EXO/TR

Disc Rotors

51mm Standard (140–180mm)

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