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2021 Salsa

Spearfish Deore 12

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,799
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Spearfish Deore 12
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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 Deore 12

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 Alloy

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorSilver

Fork

RockShox Recon Silver RL, 120 mm, 51 mm offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB, IS41/IS52

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail, 35.0 mm clamp

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05JL , 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 Deore M6100

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore M6130, 32t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100

Brakes

Tektro HD-M285, Shimano RT26 rotors (180 mm front / 160 mm rear, 6-bolt)

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Novatec D791SB 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" rim, tubeless-ready, Rear: Novatec DH82SB 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST 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

Tektro HD-M285, Shimano RT26 rotors (180 mm front / 160 mm rear, 6-bolt)

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