2020 Salsa

Spearfish Carbon XTR

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$7,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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

Spearfish Carbon XTR

26 mph

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(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" +

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Reviews
Singletrack World
Salsa Spearfish | A Really Very Practical Type Of Bike

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!

Highs
  • The nimble yet stable geometry

  • The lack of weight

  • The way it made me feel fizzy and excited inside.

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Velo
Salsa refreshes component spec on 2020 Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Feb 2020 · VeloNews.com

Fox suspension forks, carbon wheels, and an all new aluminum frame.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: The race-inspired 2019 Salsa Cycles Spearfish is fast, but still fun

Mar 2019

Salsa Cycles' 2019 Spearfish is a fast and fun 29er

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BIKEPACKING.com
2019 Salsa Horsethief and Spearfish

Mar 2019 · Logan Watts

The new 2019 Salsa Horsethief and Spearfish get a Super BOOST rear end, larger frame bag space, threaded BBs, more mounts, and a few other new tricks...

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MTBR
Salsa launches revamped Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Mar 2019

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Spearfish Carbon

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorBlue

Fork

Fox Float 34 SC Performance Elite Fit4 120 mm, 51 mm offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide 35.0

Handlebar

Salsa 35.0 Carbon

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Next SL, 32t

Shifters

Shimano XTR

Cassette

Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano XT

Brakes

Shimano M9100 XTR Race, 180 mm front/160 mm rear rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Reynolds C-Sereis 249 Carbon Wheelset 15 x 110 mm, 28h, CenterLock, Rear: Reynolds C-Sereis 249 Carbon Wheelset 12 x 157 mm, 28h, CenterLock

Tires

Maxxis Forekaster front, Maxxis Ikon rear, 29 x 2.35", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready

Disc Rotors

74mm post (Ø160–180mm)

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