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2018 Salsa

Deadwood NX1

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,799
Weight34.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 91 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesSRAM Level Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Deadwood NX1
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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)

24 mph

Deadwood NX1

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'6" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

Rider Fit Notes

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Reviews
MTBR
Salsa updates Deadwood, adding alloy version

Feb 2018 · Jordan Villella

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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Bikerumor
Review: Salsa Deadwood SUS expands on 29+ capabilities

Aug 2017 · Zach Overholt

Salsa Cycles has always been about exploring new ground. Literally, that translates to getting out there by bike and exploring new territory as you push yourself to new limits on another epic. Figuratively, that could represent Salsa’s willingness to create bikes that fill a small niche, that not everyone understands – like full suspension fat …

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Deadwood Aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorRed

Fork

RockShox Recon RL 120 mm

Travel120mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair

Travel91mm

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 92mm

Headset

Cane Creek 5 Series

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

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

Saddle

WTB Sport

Seatpost

KS eTen I, 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Salsa File Tread

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX1 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX Boost 30t direct mount

Shifters

SRAM NX

Cassette

SunRace CSM57, 11-42t

Chain

SRAM 1110

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm F / 180mm R

TypeSRAM Level Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level

Wheels
Rims

Front: Formula 32h, 110 x 15mm, Düroc 40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula 32h, 148 x 12mm, Düroc 40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

Spokes

2.0 with brass nipples

Front Hub

Formula 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Rear Hub

Formula 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

51mm Standard (140–180mm)

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