El Santo
This specific model has been archived. It is no longer being produced or has changed in appearance but is listed here for historical/research purposes.
If rough, rocky, rooty cross-country trails are the problem, El Santo is Salsa’s solution.
Designed around a 100mm suspension fork, the rear end delivers a matching four inches of suspension travel. Its scandium frame utilizes a forged and CNC-machined rocker arm, and sealed cartridge bearings to activate a RockShox MC 3.3 air shock. It’s an effective and proven suspension design that grapples with the best of them.
Generous standover height and tire clearance for 2.3” tires make El Santo even more capable. For the vertically blessed or challenged, our XS through XL frame sizes have you covered.
Lightweight and efficient, El Santo is the perfect platform for a plethora of possibilities. All day trail bike? Ultra light XC bike or adventure racer? Solo 24-hour machine? Build it to be the bike you want.
El Santo. Full Nelson suspension..
Geometry & Fit
| Switch to mm Switch to inches |
14" |
16" |
18" |
20" |
22" |
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| A.Top Tube Effective |
21.1 " |
22.2 " |
23.0 " |
23.8 " |
24.6 " |
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| B.Seat Tube Length |
16.0 " |
18.0 " |
20.0 " |
22.0 " |
23.9 " |
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| C.Head Tube Angle |
70° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
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| D.Seat Tube Angle |
73° |
73° |
73° |
73° |
73° |
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| E.BB Drop |
0.2 " |
0.2 " |
0.2 " |
0.2 " |
0.2 " |
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| F.Chainstay Length |
16.9 " |
16.9 " |
16.9 " |
16.9 " |
16.9 " |
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| G.Head Tube Length |
3.7 " |
3.7 " |
4.1 " |
4.9 " |
5.7 " |
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| H.Fork Length |
18.1 " |
18.1 " |
18.1 " |
18.1 " |
18.1 " |
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| J.Fork Offset |
1.5 " |
1.5 " |
1.5 " |
1.5 " |
1.5 " |
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| K.Wheel Base |
40.6 " |
41.4 " |
42.2 " |
43.1 " |
43.9 " |
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| P.Stand Over |
29.6 " |
29.7 " |
30.7 " |
32.0 " |
33.3 " |
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| Top Tube C-C |
20.2 " |
21.3 " |
22.0 " |
22.9 " |
23.8 " |
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| Switch to mm Switch to inches |
14" |
16" |
18" |
20" |
22" |
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| A.Top Tube Effective |
535 mm |
565 mm |
585 mm |
605 mm |
625 mm |
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| B.Seat Tube Length |
405.6 mm |
456 mm |
507 mm |
558 mm |
608 mm |
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| C.Head Tube Angle |
70° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
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| D.Seat Tube Angle |
73° |
73° |
73° |
73° |
73° |
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| E.BB Drop |
5 mm |
5 mm |
5 mm |
5 mm |
5 mm |
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| F.Chainstay Length |
429 mm |
429 mm |
429 mm |
429 mm |
429 mm |
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| G.Head Tube Length |
95 mm |
95 mm |
105 mm |
125 mm |
145 mm |
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| H.Fork Length |
461 mm |
461 mm |
461 mm |
461 mm |
461 mm |
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| J.Fork Offset |
39 mm |
39 mm |
39 mm |
39 mm |
39 mm |
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| K.Wheel Base |
1032.5 mm |
1052.7 mm |
1072.9 mm |
1093.9 mm |
1114.5 mm |
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| P.Stand Over |
751.1 mm |
754.2 mm |
779.3 mm |
813.4 mm |
846.2 mm |
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| Top Tube C-C |
512.8 mm |
540.8 mm |
559.9 mm |
581.6 mm |
605.5 mm |
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• Standover height is measured from center of toptube to flat ground using 26 x 2.1" tire with diameter of 670mm
• Fork is not included. Fork length and rake listed is for an average 100mm travel suspension fork with 15% sag, which was used in the designation of the frame measurements
The best way to determine your proper frame size is to visit your local bicycle dealer. The fit chart below is a simple starting point, but the enormous variation in human body dimensions make it impossible to guarantee this fit chart will work precisely for you. We strongly suggest you consult your local bike shop in this matter. They will help you make a wise purchase.
