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2021 Salsa

Spearfish Carbon XT

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

$5,699
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Spearfish Carbon XT
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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 XT

26 mph

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Highest gear

(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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BIKEPACKING.com
Salsa Spearfish Review

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...

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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

Mar 2019 · Steve Fisher

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

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MTBR
Salsa launches revamped Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Spearfish Carbon

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorYellow

Fork

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

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

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 Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum

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 XT

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano XT, 32t

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano XT

Brakes

Shimano XT, 180 mm front/160 mm rear rotor

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Shimano XT 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 29" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: Shimano XT 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 2.0 29" rim, Tubeless-Ready

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Shimano XT, 180 mm front/160 mm rear rotor

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