2025 Salsa Rangefinder Deore 12 27.5+ - Dark Red

Rangefinder Deore 12 27.5+ is here to help you find your new favorite trail, with a features list that makes it one of the best 27.5 hardtail trail bike options for the money. Our stable trail geometry puts you in a comfortable, confident position to take on new terrain and experiences. A 120 mm suspension fork and dropper post keep you in control. Nimble 27.5" wheels accelerate quickly, while the 2.8"-wide tires deliver awesome grip. Shimano's Deore 12-speed build kit gives you plenty of range for taking on steep climbs, speedy flats, or anything in between.

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headset:

FSA Orbit NO.57E 1.5 ZS

Seatpost:

TranzX YSP18PLQ 100 x 361 mm XS-SM; 130 x 425 mm MD-XL

Stem:

Salsa Guide 31.8, 60 mm

Grips/Bar Tape:

Salsa File Tread

Saddle:

WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 x 265 mm

Handlebar:

Salsa Salt Flat 31.8, 750 mm width XS-SM; Salsa Rustler 31.8, 800 mm width M-XL

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Deore M6100 SGS

Cassette:

Shimano Deore M6100 10-51t, 12-speed

Chain:

Shimano Deore M6100

Crankset:

Shimano MT501, 30t, Shimano BB52 BSA bottom bracket

Shifter:

Shimano Deore M6100

Brake Calipers:

Shimano MT200 OR Promax DSK-925

Rotors:

Shimano RT10 Center Lock rotors (160 mm)

Front Wheel:

Shimano MT400 Center Lock 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i40 32h 27.5" rim

Rear Wheel:

Shimano MT401 Center Lock 10 x 141 mm QR hub, WTB ST i40 32h 27.5" rim

Front Tire:

Maxxis Rekon 27.5 x 2.8", EXO Wire Bead (not tubeless compatible)

Rear Tire:

Maxxis Rekon 27.5 x 2.8", EXO Wire Bead (not tubeless compatible)

Complete Bike:

32 lb 10 oz (with tubes, no pedals) for Medium

Frame:

Rangefinder Aluminum

Color:

Dark Red

Suspension Fork:

SR Suntour XCR34 Boost, Air, LOR, DS, 120 mm OR RST Aerial 110-15, Air, TNL, 120 mm

KEY FEATURES:

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

6061-T6 Aluminum Tube Set

A blend of our proprietary, top-shelf 6061-T6 double- and triple-butted tubing creates a light, responsive, and durable frame with great trail feel

Rangefinder Trail Geometry

Rangefinder's long top tube, short stem, and 439 mm chainstays provide a stable ride to keep you in control on steep and technical terrain

120 mm of Front Suspension Travel

A 120 mm fork soaks up the trail and a thru-axle keeps the front end stiff for precise handling

Dropper Post Included

Drop your saddle at the press of a button to tackle steep descents and technical terrain with the included TranzX dropper post. The Rangefinder frame also provides stealth dropper post cable routing for a clean look

Cargo Capacity

The Rangefinder frame has two bottle cages on the inside of the frame, an accessory mount on the underside of the down tube, and top tube mounts for use with our EXP Series Direct-Mount Top Tube Bag. Rear rack mounting bosses are also included at the dropouts, and with the addition of a 35.0mm Rack-Lock seatpost collar, a rear rack can be fitted

Full-Length Cable Routing

Full-length housing improves shifting in poor conditions and increases the time between maintenance intervals

Dual Wheel Size Compatibility

Rangefinder can fit both 29" (maximum of 29 x 2.6") and 27.5+ (27.5 x 2.8-3.0") wheels and tires

Click for Geometrical Chart

SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:

Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual

Click for ASTM 3 Framesheet

Click for ASTM Riding Conditions Classifications