Bike Comparison
    Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks2019 Salsa
    Marrakesh Deore2019 Salsa
    MSRP
    $1,499
    $1,599
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    Category
    		TouringTouring
    Weight
    		31.4 lbs31.4 lbs
    2.8
    2.9
    Frame
    		SteelSteel
    Fork
    		SteelSteel
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    		Deore, ShimanoDeore, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 93 × 9
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks and Salsa Marrakesh Deore are both steel frame touring bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Marrakesh Deore has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks
    Marrakesh Deore
    Other Touring bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    38 mph

    Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks

    38 mph

    Marrakesh Deore

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks2019 Salsa
    Marrakesh Deore2019 Salsa
    Frame

    Marrakesh Cobra Kai CroMoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Color: Dark Blue

    Marrakesh Triple Butted CroMoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Color: Dark Blue

    Fork

    Marrakesh CroMoly

    Marrakesh CroMoly

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm BSA, threaded

    68mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 5 Series

    Cane Creek 10

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowchipper

    Salsa Cowchipper

    Saddle

    Brooks B17 Medium

    WTB Volt 142

    Seatpost

    Promax 27.2 x 350mm

    27.2 x 350mm, 12mm offset

    Grips

    Salsa Gel Bar Tape

    Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow, SGS

    Shimano Deore Shadow, SGS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano Deore, 48/36/26t

    Shimano Deore, 48/36/26t

    Shifters

    Shimano 3x9 bar-end

    Shimano 3x9 bar end

    Cassette

    Shimano Alivio HG300, 11-34t

    SunRace CSM90 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Hayes CX Expert, 160mm

    Hayes CX Expert, 160mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Deore QR 36h, WTB ST i19 tubeless-ready rim, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Deore QR 36h, WTB ST i19 tubeless-ready rim, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

    Front: Deore QR 36h, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Deore QR 36h, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

    Tires

    Maxxis Roamer 700 x 42mm, 60 tpi, Kevlar Inside

    Maxxis Roamer 700 x 42mm, 60 tpi, Kevlar Inside

    Disc Rotors

    51mm I.S. mount, (160–180mm)

    51mm I.S. mount, (160–180mm)

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