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2023 Salsa

Spearfish SLX

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

$2,999$3,799
Weight31.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkRockShox SID
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

26 mph

Spearfish SLX

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Spearfish Alloy V1

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorTeal

Fork

RockShox SID RL, 120 mm, 44 mm offset

Travel120mm

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail, 50 mm

Handlebar

Race Face Chester 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Medium Steel, 265 x 142

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj, SM: 125 x 409 mm, MD: 150 x 459 mm, LG/XL: 170 x 499 mm, Ø30.9mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100 SGS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore M6130, 30t -OR- FSA Comet MegaExo (CK-7160), 30t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed -OR- Ruby 11–50t, 12-speed, steel spider, HG

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i25 29" rim, Rear: Shimano SLX M7130 -OR- WTB Frequency Comp HG 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i25 29" rim

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35", EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.35", EXO, TR

Disc Rotors

74mm post (Ø160–180mm)

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First added December 17

Last updated May 30