2019 Salsa

Woodsmoke NX1 27.5+

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

$2,599
Weight29.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 140mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Woodsmoke NX1 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 NX1 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

ColorBlack / Lime

Fork

RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 140mm Boost

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 92mm

Headset

Cane Creek 15

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

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

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Promax 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Salsa File Tread

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX1 Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX, Boost XSYNC 32t

Shifters

SRAM NX1

Cassette

SunRace CSMS7, 11-42t

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

SRAM Level, Centerline 180

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Formula 32h, 110 x 15mm, WTB Scraper i40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula 32h, 148 x 12mm, WTB Scraper i40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF F, Rekon R, 27.5 x 2.8", 60 tpi EXO/TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Level, Centerline 180

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