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2014 Beargrease XX1

2014 Beargrease XX1

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame : Beargrease Carbon
  • Color: Matte Carbon w/Yellow Green
  • Fork: Salsa Makwa Carbon, Tapered, Thru-Axle, Suspension Corrected with 51mm Offset
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS
  • Stem: Truvativ T30
  • Handlebar: Salsa Carbon Flat, 11°, 700mm
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On
  • Shifter: SRAM XX1
  • Front Brake: SRAM XX
  • Rear Brake: SRAM XX
  • Brake Lever: SRAM XX
  • Rotors: 160mm Front/140mm Rear
  • Seatpost: Truvativ Noir T30 Carbon
  • Saddle: WTB
  • Rear Der: SRAM XX1
  • Front Hub: New Salsa Front Hub 15 x 142mm, 32h
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion Hub, Alloy Freehub body, 12 x 177mm, 32h
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
  • Rims: Surly Holy Rolling Darryl
  • Tires: 45N Dillinger 26 x 4.0", 120tpi Folding, Ultralight
  • Cassette: SRAM XX1 10-42t
  • Chain: SRAM XX1
  • Crankset: SRAM XX1 Fatbike, 28t
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM PressFit GXP, 41 x 121mm
  • Complete Bike: 5499
  • Complete Bike Weight: XS 25 lbs 14 oz / SM 25 lbs 15 oz / MD 26 lbs 2 oz / LG 26 lbs 4 oz

Frame Specs

  • Frame: 2014 Beargrease Carbon XX1
  • Wheelsize: 26" fatbike (closer to 29" in diameter in reality)
  • Tire Clearance: Designed for 26 x 4.0" tires on 82mm rims
  • Fork: Salsa Makwa Carbon Fork Included
  • Headset-Upper: IS41/28.6
  • Headset-Lower: IS52/40
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock included
  • Front Derailleur: Salsa Direct Mount clamp included, High Direct Mount Front Derailleur for 2x compact; top-pull only
  • Bottom Bracket: 121mm PressFit
  • Crankset: Fatbike 1x or 2x compatible; Max chainring sizes 1x (32T), 2x (36/24T)
  • Front Brake: 74mm post mount for 160mm rotor, maximum rotor size 180mm
  • Rear Brake: 74mm post mount for 140mm rotor, maximum rotor size 160mm
  • Front Spacing: 142mm x 15mm thru-axle
  • Rear Spacing: 177mm x 12mm thru-axle
  • Bottle Mounts: 2 per frame sizes M - XL, 1 per frame size S
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2323
  • Cable Routing: Full housing: Internal shift routing, external brake routing
  • Frame Weight: SM 1480g, MD 1360g, LG 1640g, XL 1660g
  • Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer: 730g
  • Color: Matte Carbon w/ Yellow/Green

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 580 605 625 640
Seat Tube Length Metric 381 432 483 533
Head Tube Length Metric 105 125 140 150
Head Tube Angle 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5
Seat Tube Angle 73.5 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 63 63 63 63
Chainstay Length Metric 440 440 440 440
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1103.1 1124 1145.3 1161.1
Stack Metric 594.4 613 627 636.3
Reach Metric 403.9 417.6 433.3 445.5
Standover Metric 708.2 740.1 780.6 818.3
Rider Height Metric 165cm–175cm 173cm–183cm 180cm–191cm 188cm–UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 60 70 80 80
Crank Length 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 700mm 750mm 750mm 750mm
Seatpost Offset Metric 9mm 9mm 9mm 9mm
Stem Angle
Wheel Size
Seatpost Dropper Length Travel
Handlebar_Rise_Drop
BB Height


Measurements based on:

  • a Salsa Makwa fork which is equivalent to an average 100mm fork at 20% sag.
  • a 26 x 4.0" tire measuring 742mm in diameter.
  • standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.

 

Additional Features

Beargrease - Endure Geometry

Designed as a racing fatbike with race agility. Features new geometry with a compact rear end that meets the demands of even the most aggressive racer, while still maintaining the proper weight distribution and stability required for navigating varied and difficult surface conditions. Maximized standover clearance aids dabbing, stopping, and restarting in tough trail conditions

Full Carbon Layup

Fatbike appropriate tube sizing and shaping. Large cross-sections for aesthetic but also frame stiffness and efficiency; results in precise handing, race agility, and efficient pedaling. Excellent corrosion resistance

177mm Rear Spacing

Equivalent to 170mm rear spacing, but thru-axle design adds convenient hub catches that make wheel removal/installation easier; results in a stronger, symmetrical rear wheel while maintaining proper chainline with 100mm bottom bracket

177mm x 12mm DT Swiss RWS Thru-Axle

Improved rear end stiffness for precise handling and tool-free wheel changes

Tapered Headtube

Allows use of tapered and standard 1-1/8” forks

Shaped Chainstays and Seatstays

Double bend design provides maximum heel clearance in winter boots

Extra Wide Downtube

Large downtube acts as fender and helps keep the crud off your body

Direct Mount Front Derailleur Adaptor

Salsa Offset Direct Mount Adaptor adds flexibility to drivetrain setup, and allows clean 1x build

27.2mm Seatpost

For rider comfort

Full Length Cable Routing

Improved performance in poor conditions

Rear Tire Clearance

Designed for 26 x 4.0" tires on 82mm rims with full drivetrain. Compatible with 29+ tires on 50mm rims with full drivetrain. Compatible with 26 x 4.0” tires on 90/100mm rims. Tires measuring an actual 4.3 - 4.7” (regardless of rim width) will fit but will require drivetrain modification. Not compatible with Surly Bud and Lou tires.

Waterbottle Bosses

Frame accepts 2 bottle cages (1 on SM)

Salsa Whiteout Carbon Fork Included

Ultra light Carbon monocoque fork. Full-carbon tapered steerer tube. Oversized fatbike-appropriate blades. 15mm thru-axle. 74mm post mount

142mm Fork Spacing

Equivalent to 135mm front spacing, but with convenient hub catches that make wheel removal/installation easier

142mm x 15mm Front Thru-Axle

Improved front end stiffness, precise handling, and tool-free wheel changes

Warranty Information

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