
2025 Salsa Spearfish Deore - Dark Silver
SalsaWe designed Spearfish Deore to excel in endurance rides like the Arizona Trail, but it's playful enough that you'll choose it for your everyday singletrack sessions, too. The durable 6066-T6 aluminum frame holds up to trail hits and long, tough miles. The progressive XC bike geometry makes Spearfish a capable performer on climbs and technical sections while staying composed on descents. The RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock offers 100 mm of rear travel and our Split Pivot suspension design makes the most of it, with supple bump compliance, predictable braking, and superb traction. The 120 mm RockShox Recon Silver RL fork handles trail chatter up front for a smooth, efficient ride. Spearfish has room for two full-size water bottles and features a set of top tube mounts so you can fit more of your ride gear down low on your frame rather than in a sweaty pack on your back. Shimano's Deore 1 x 12 is a blend of smooth performance and reliability that will take you far.
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 IS-2 ACB
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
Stem:
Salsa Guide Trail, 50 mm
Grips/Bar Tape:
Salsa File Tread Lock-on
Saddle:
WTB Volt Medium Steel, 265 x 142
Handlebar:
Race Face Chester 35
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
Cassette:
Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51t, 12-speed -OR- Ruby 11-50t, 12-speed, steel spider, HG
Chain:
Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset:
Shimano MT512, 30t
Shifter:
Shimano Deore M6100
Brake Calipers:
Shimano M4100
Rotors:
Shimano RT10, Center Lock (160 mm)
Front Wheel:
Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i25 29" rim
Rear Wheel:
Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i25 29" rim -OR- WTB Frequency Comp HG 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i25 29" rim
Front Tire:
Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35", EXO, TR
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.35", EXO, TR
Complete Bike:
33 lbs 0 oz for Medium
Frame:
Spearfish Alloy V1
Color:
Dark Silver
Rear Shock:
RockShox Deluxe Select+
Suspension Fork:
RockShox Recon Silver RL, 120 mm, 51 mm offset
KEY FEATURES:
Split Pivot Suspension System
- Allows us to tune the pedaling and braking forces independently
- Maximizes pedaling and braking performance without compromising either
- Results in optimal pedaling efficiency and traction when braking
On-Bike Storage
- Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body
Frame Protection
- Our products are built from experience - we've been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.
Flip Chip
- Provides the ability to alternate wheel and tire sizes
- Riders can adjust for their terrain, or desired handling characteristics
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
Split Pivot® Rear Suspension System
Split Pivot provides a host of impressive suspension characteristics because the system isolates pedaling forces and braking forces from each other, allowing us to tune and optimize the bike for both independently. The concentric rear axle pivot, in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in: Excellent bump compliance / Incredible pedaling efficiency / Smooth and predictable braking throughout travel / Maximum traction
Progressive Leverage Rate
The leverage rate is progressive and offers plenty of bottom out performance at the end of the stroke, promoting more confidence and control on bigger hits and a deeper feel to the travel. The beginning and mid-stroke remain relatively unchanged, providing extremely supple small bump compliance off the top for a smooth ride and consistent mid-travel support to help combat rider fatigue and maintain bike geometry. A slightly lower overall rate yields lower shock pressures making for easier and quicker initial setup
Consistent Braking Traction
The Split Pivot® suspension design allows us to isolate braking forces from the rest of the system. Braking effect on suspension is minimal and consistent throughout the suspension travel
Efficient Pedaling
Spearfish's Anti-squat design leads to better pedaling performance. This improved anti squat is partly the result of designing the bike to be 1x-specific and optimized around a 32-tooth chainring. The riding result is incredibly efficient pedaling without the need to over dampen the rear shock (thereby hindering small bump compliance) or necessitating the use of a lockout
Metric Shock Standard
This shock standard brings a host of benefits: Increased stiffness in rear triangle/rear suspension frame members / Able to be fine-tuned for improved ride quality and personal preference
Flip Chip
Integrated into the shock link mount, the Flip Chip allows simple, quick adjustments to bottom bracket height/headtube angle to account for wheel size, tire diameter, terrain, or the rider's personal preference
6066-T6 Aluminum Tubeset
Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated 6066-T6 aluminum tubing is used throughout the frame. This 6000-series aluminum has better strength and fatigue characteristics than 6061 and 7000-series aluminums, allowing for a stronger and lighter overall frame. Additionally, the tubing is strategically shaped and formed for additional stiffness and strength optimization in key stress areas
Spearfish Geometry
Spearfish is designed as a progressive XC bike for the rider focused on both climbing and descending with speed. It is based on the premise that precision and efficiency equal speed. While Spearfish has a renowned pedigree in ultra-endurance racing, those same attributes make it a great choice for weeknight laps at the local trail system or toeing the start line at the weekend XC race. The sub 68-degree headtube angle combines with 432 mm chainstays to provide confidence at speed without sacrificing agility. Spec'd with 29" wheels, Spearfish is also capable of running 27.5+ wheels. The built-in Flip Chip can be used to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height based on wheel and tire size, terrain, or personal preference. The low top tube and dropper post contribute to the bike's descending prowess
Modern XC Bike Fit
Spearfish is spec'd with 29 x 2.35" wheels and tires, but also fits: 29 x 2.2" to 2.6" / 27.5 x 2.8" to 3.0"
Versatile Tire Fit
Spearfish is designed for a modern XC fit. A short stem, wide bar, and long effective top tube are used to place the rider in a position that balances between aggressive for racing and comfortable for long rides. Our frame design delivers precise steering motion due to the shorter stem; a lot of front wheel control with the wide bar; and plenty of front-center length and cockpit room thanks to the long, low top tube for fore-aft body movement when negotiating trail obstacles. Each frame size is designed around a 50 mm stem and wide bar with a long effective top tube to maintain the correct hand position relative to the pedals and saddle. There's no need to size up when selecting a frame size with the intent of running 40 to 60 mm stems-we built it in for you
Toptube Accessory Mounts
Bolt on your Salsa EXP Series Toptube Bag for secure connection and elimination of strap wear.
Accommodates Full-Size Bottle
All Spearfish sizes accept two full-sized (26 oz) water bottle within the front triangle
Full-Length Internal Housing Cable Routing
Internal tubes guide housing through the frame, simplifying setup and maintenance, and creating a clean bike profile
Dropper Post Stealth Routing Compatible
Compatible with 30.9mm dropper seatposts for true trail bike performance
Molded Frame Protection
Protects your investment from impacts.
SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS:
Click for Bicycle Owner's Manual
Click for Gen 4 Split Pivot Suspension Setup
Click for Main Pivot Instructions
Click for Control Link Pivot Instructions
Click for Rear Axle Pivots & Hanger Instructions
Click for Shock Mount Hardware Instructions
Click for Flip Chip 2.0 Shock Mount Hardware
Click for Cable Port Frame Plug Instructions
- Frame Suspension Fork Length (Travel):
- 521-541mm (110-130mm)
- Frame Fork Offset:
- 42-51mm
- Frame Rear Spacing:
- 157 x 12 thru-axle
- Frame Rear Axle Size:
- ø12 x 197mm, TP=1.75, TL=20
- Frame Rear Brake (Rotor):
- 74mm post (ø160-180mm)
- Frame Headset - Upper:
- IS41
- Frame Headset - Lower:
- IS52
- Frame Seatpost:
- ø30.9mm
- Frame Dropper Post Compatible:
- Yes, internal/stealth
- Frame Seatpost Clamp:
- Carbon: ø35.4mm, Aluminum: ø35.0
- Frame Derailluer Hanger:
- FS2322
- Frame Bottom Bracket:
- 73mm BSA, threaded
- Frame Crankset (Max Ring):
- SuperBoost-157 55-57mm chainline only, 1x: 32t max
- Frame Accessory Mounts:
- Toptube Bag Mounts
- Frame Bottle Mounts:
- 2
- Frame Max Tire Outer Diameter:
- ø758mm (29.8)"
- Frame Rear Shock Size:
- 190 x 42.5mm
- Frame Shock Mount, Fore:
- Carbon: ø8 x 40mm, Aluminum: ø8 x 30mm
- Frame Pivot Kit:
- Refer to Suspension Frame Service Instructions
- Frame Bearings:
- 17287 (qty 4), 6800 (qty 4), 6801 (qty 2)