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2015 Beargrease Carbon 1

2015 Beargrease Carbon 1

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Beargrease Carbon
  • Color: Arctic White
  • Fork: Salsa Makwa Carbon
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Front Der: n/a
  • Rear Der: SRAM X1, 11-speed
  • Cassette: SRAM X1, 11-speed, 10-42t
  • Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed EPT 
  • Crankset: SRAM X1, 30t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40, IS41/IS52
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 2, 750mm
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-on
  • Shifter: SRAM X1  
  • Front Brake: SRAM DB5
  • Rear Brake: SRAM DB5
  • Brake Lever: SRAM DB5, included with brake
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 160mm front, 140mm rear
  • Seatpost: Truvativ T10
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado
  • Front Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 15 x 142mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 12 x 177mm, XD
  • Spokes: Stainless, butted, Black
  • Rims: Surly Marge Lite w/ holes
  • Tires: 45North Dillinger 26 x 3.8", 120tpi, folding
  • Complete Bike: $3,699 
  • Complete Bike Weight: 27 lb for size Large

Frame Specs

  • Frame: 2015 Beargrease Carbon
  • 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: PressFit 41 (121mm width)
  • 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: Arctic White

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

 

Measurements based on:

  • a Salsa Makwa fork which is equivalent to an a RockShox Bluto at 25% 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, and efficient power transfer. Excellent corrosion resistance

Versatile Fork Compatibility

Designed around Salsa’s 51mm-offset Makwa and Bearpaw fork models. Beargrease is also fully compatible with RockShox Bluto suspension fork set at 100mm travel

177 x 12mm Symmetrical Thru-Axle Rear Spacing

Equivalent to 170mm rear spacing, but thru-axle design adds convenient hub catches that make wheel removal/installation easier and tool-free; results in a stiffer wheel-frame connection optimizing power transfer; maintains proper chainline with the crankset. DT Swiss axle included

Tapered Headtube

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

PressFit 41 121mm Bottom Bracket

The PressFit equivalent of a 100mm bottom bracket shell. This size is compatible with all 66mm chainline fatbike cranks (example: SRAM XX1, X9, X5, RaceFace Next SL, Turbine…). Paired with the 170/177mm spaced rear end this results in a drivetrain with proper alignment and performance

Shaped Chainstays & 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 - 4.6” (regardless of rim width) will fit but will require drivetrain modification. Not compatible with tires larger than 26 x 4.6” 

Waterbottle Bosses

Frame accepts 2 bottle cages (1 on SM)

Salsa Makwa Carbon Fork Included

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

142 x 15mm Thru-Axle Fork Spacing

Equivalent to 135mm front spacing, but with convenient hub catches that make wheel removal/installation and tool-free; Improved front end stiffness, precise handling

Warranty Information

All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

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