2018 Salsa

WOODSMOKE SLX 1x11 27.5+

A 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,199
Weight27.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 140mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
WOODSMOKE SLX 1x11 27.5+
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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

WOODSMOKE SLX 1x11 27.5+

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'2" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
BIKEPACKING.com
Rider and Rig, Bailey Newbrey's Salsa Woodsmoke

Feb 2019 · Cass Gilbert

We chat to single speed Tour Divide crusher Bailey Newbrey, and get the lowdown on his headfirst dive into ultra racing and how he packs his 35lb setup...

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Singletrack World
Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1

Aug 2017 · Wil Barrett

The Salsa Woodsmoke possesses a unique look, and unique performance. Barney puts it to the test to see how this 29er plusser handles on the trail

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MTBR
Outerbike Test Sessions: Salsa Woodsmoke

Oct 2016

Salsa's 29er with plus sized wheels and clever rear dropouts bucks is a bit of a head scratcher. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
First Look: Salsa Woodsmoke

Aug 2016

We take a look at the new Salsa Woodsmoke hardtail.

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BikeRadar
Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1 first ride review

Jul 2016 · Russell Eich

The elevated driveside chainstay keeps the rear end super short (409-417mm in 29+ mode), which gives the bike its mind-bending riding characteristics.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Woodsmoke Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorOrange Red

Fork

RockShox Revelation Solo Air Boost 140mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 92mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

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

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp 142

Seatpost

KS eThirty Integra 30.9mm (travel varies by size)

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX GS 11-speed Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

RaceFace Aeffect SL, 32t

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11-46t

Chain

Shimano HG-601 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano SLX Hydraulic, RT66 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: SUNRinglé Duroc 45mm 27.5" alloy straight gauge Wheelsmith spokes, brass nipples, Rear: SUNRinglé Duroc 45mm 27.5", 148 x 12mm thru-axle, alloy straight gauge Wheelsmith spokes, brass nipples

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF and Recon, 27.5 x 2.8", 120 tpi 3C, EXO

Disc Rotors

Shimano SLX Hydraulic, RT66 180mm

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