How to Choose Mountain Bikes

This Salsa trail hardtail is built for playful singletrack. And it's versatile enough for bikepacking. It features a long reach for even weight distribution and a long wheelbase for stability.




Imported.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Step-Through | No |
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
| Crankset | Shimano MT510 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm BSA |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 12 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore 12 |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston |
| Brake Levers | Shimano hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB ST i30, 32h, 29 in. (taped, TCS sealant and valves included) |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500, 15 x 110 mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500 12 x 148 mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Teravail Clifty, Durable casing, Grip Plus compound |
| Tire Width | 2.5 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | TranzX alloy, 35.0 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 35.0 |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSI34 dropper, Shimano MT-500 I-Spec-EV lever |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Solano, Steel Fusion Hybrid, medium |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Weight | 32 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'3" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6' | 5'11" - 6'3" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 433.6 | 453.6 | 475.5 | 492.6 |
| Stack | 599 | 607.4 | 613.5 | 625.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 594.1 | 615.3 | 639 | 659.3 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 370 | 395 | 432 | 457.2 |
| Standover Height | 722.6 | 742.1 | 772.1 | 792.9 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.1 | 75.1 | 75.1 | 75.1 |
| Wheelbase | 1159.5 | 1181.5 | 1197.5 | 1228.7 |
| Chainstay | 437 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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