Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2019 Salsa
Spearfish Deore
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$1,999| Weight | 31.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" +
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
Summary
The Salsa Spearfish is a versatile trail bike that excels in bikepacking and long-distance racing, offering a comfortable ride with its updated geometry and efficient suspension. While it's praised for its nimble handling and stability, some reviewers note it's not as quick as expected and the frame can be noisy. Its design leans more towards cross-country, which may not suit everyone's preferences.
Best in class for bikepacking with a massive frame triangle and plenty of mounts
Updated geometry ticks a lot of boxes; it’s quite nimble and handles as well as any trail bike
Very comfortable during long days of pedaling
Lightweight carbon chassis and short rear travel for traction without too much squish
Progressive geometry for stable climb and versatile bike format
Not quite as quick as expected
Frame is somewhat noisy
SuperBoost hub spacing might limit choice of wheelsets
Flipping the rear lockout is tricky with a framebag fitted
It’s a very stable and planted bike, so with the added comfort of full-suspension, it’s not a tiring bike to pedal over really long days.BIKEPACKING.com
If you were to design a bike specifically for a 50-mile race that’s mostly comprised of singletrack trails, I bet it would look something like Salsa Cycles’ Spearfish.
BikerumorThe Salsa Spearfish is a beam of sunshine in this cold dark winter.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
View all reviews
Mar 2020 · Charlie Hobbs
Charlie checks out the latest Salsa Spearfish, for 'down country' riding, and a lot of other stuff too. Come on now Charlie, give it back!
The nimble yet stable geometry
The lack of weight
The way it made me feel fizzy and excited inside.
Feb 2020 · VeloNews.com
Fox suspension forks, carbon wheels, and an all new aluminum frame.
Nov 2019 · Logan Watts
After 6-months and over 1,500 miles, here's the Salsa Spearfish review. Read how it performs with 29 x 2.6” tires, and how it compares to other 29ers...
Best in class for bikepacking with a massive frame triangle and plenty of mounts
Updated geometry ticks a lot of boxes; it’s quite nimble and handles as well as any trail bike I’ve ridden
Very comfortable during long days of pedaling
A little more XC than other short-travel 29er trail bikes in its class, which some people might appreciate, and others not
Not quite as quick as I expected
Frame is somewhat noisy
SuperBoost hub spacing might limit your choice of wheelsets
Salsa doesn’t offer a build with wide rims and 2.6” tires
Mar 2019 · Steve Fisher
Salsa Cycles' 2019 Spearfish is a fast and fun 29er
Mar 2019 · Jason Sumner
Salsa is pushing hard to make a name in the traditional mountain bike space, launching a trifecta of revamped trail chargers, the 29er Spearfish and Horsethief, and 27.5 Rustler. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Spearfish Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 120mm, 51mm offset Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA, threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
| Handlebar | Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Rustler (MD,L,XL) |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP15JL, travel: SM = 100mm, MD/LG/XL = 125mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Ride, direct mount 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore, 11-42t |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT201, 180mm front, 160mm rear rotors Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB Serra Hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready, Rear: WTB Serra Hub 157 x 12mm, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster front and Ikon rear, 29 x 2.35", 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | 74mm post (Ø160–180mm) |
First added August 14
Last updated April 1
Not listed for 2,249 days