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2015 Mukluk 2 Sus

2015 Mukluk 2 Sus

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Mukluk, AL6066
  • Color: Orange Sparkle (and Sparkly Green, frame only)
  • Fork: RockShox Bluto, 100mm travel, tapered, 51mm offset
  • Rear Shock: nil
  • Front Der: SRAM X7 HDM, 10-speed
  • Rear Der: SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed
  • Cassette: SRAM 1030, 10-speed, 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed EPT
  • Crankset: Surly OD, 22/36t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40, ZS44/EC44
  • Stem: Thomson X4
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 2, 750mm
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-on
  • Shifter: SRAM X7, 10-speed
  • Front Brake: SRAM Guide R
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Guide R
  • Brake Lever: SRAM Guide R, included with brake
  • Rotors: SRAM G2CS, 180mm front, 160mm rear
  • Seatpost: Thomson Elite
  • Saddle: WTB Pure V Race
  • Front Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 15 x 150mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 170mm QR
  • Spokes: Stainless, butted, Black
  • Rims: Surly Rolling Darryl w/ holes
  • Tires: Surly Nate 26 x 3.8", 120tpi, folding
  • Complete Bike: $2,999
  • Frame: $899 (Sparkly Green)
  • Complete Bike Weight: 33 lb 8 oz for size Medium

Frame Specs

  • Frame: 2015 Mukluk Aluminum
  • Wheelsize: 26" fat bike (closer to 29" in diameter in reality)
  • Tire Clearance: Designed for 26 x 4.0" tires
  • Fork: RockShox Bluto included for complete bike; Salsa Bearpaw 150 fork included with frameset
  • Headset-Upper: 1-1/8" Zero Stack (ZS44/28.6)
  • Headset-Lower: For tapered: 44mm external cup (EC44/40), for straight: Zero Stack (ZS44/30)
  • Seatpost: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm. Salsa Lip-Lock included
  • Front Derailleur: Problem Solvers Direct-Mount Clamp included, high Direct-Mount front derailleur
  • Bottom Bracket: 100mm BSA
  • Crankset: Fat bike 1x or 2x compatible; max chainring sizes 1x (34t), 2x (36/24t)
  • Front Brake: 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
  • Rear Brake: 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 160mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
  • Front Spacing: 150 x 15mm thru-axle
  • Rear Spacing: Alternator dropouts: 170mm x 10mm QR or 177mm x 12mm thru-axle
  • Bottle Mounts: 3 per frame for M, L, XL, 2 per frame for S & XS
  • Derailleur Hanger: Replaceable Alternator plates. Driveside geared QR: FS1312; driveside singlespeed QR: FS1318; non-driveside QR: FS1313; 12 x 177mm thru-axle kit: FS1330
  • Cable Routing: Full housing, under toptube
  • Frame Weight: XS: 1870g, SM: 1930g, MD: 2040g, LG: 2100g, XL: 2180g
  • Fork Weight w/Uncut Steerer: TBD
  • Color: Orange Sparkle (also available as non-suspension frameset in Sparkly Green)

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 565 580 605 625 640
Seat Tube Length Metric 381 381 432 483 533
Head Tube Length Metric 100 100 110 130 140
Head Tube Angle 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5
Seat Tube Angle 73.5 73.5 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 60 60 60 60 60
Chainstay Length Metric 447 - 464 447 - 464 447 - 464 447 - 464 447 - 464
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1097.1 - 1114.1 1112.1 - 1129.1 1132.3 - 1149.3 1153.9 - 1170.9 1169.7 - 1186.7
Stack Metric 593.3 593.3 602.6 621.3 630.5
Reach Metric 389.2 404.2 420.9 435 447.2
Standover Metric 691.9 703.9 744.5 786.3 823.7
Rider Height Metric 157cm - 168cm 165cm - 175cm 173cm - 183cm 180cm - 191cm 188cm - UP
Stem Length 70 80 90 100 110
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 700 700 700 700 700
Seatpost Offset Metric 16 mm 16 mm 16 mm 16 mm 16 mm

Measurements based on:

  • a Salsa bearpaw 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

Mukluk Geometry

Designed as a blend between fat bike and mountain bike. Mukluk provides floatation in soft conditions like snow and sand, but also incredible traction and stability for singletrack dirt trail conditions. Geometry provides generous standover clearance facilitating dabbing, restarts, dismounts and re-mounts. Alternator dropouts facilitate adjustable geometry for optimal handling for the given terrain

6066 Aluminum Tubeset

Top-shelf, double-butted, heat-treated 6066 aluminum tubing optimized for strength and weight. Excellent corrosion resistance

ZS44 Semi-Integrated Headset Standard

Compatible with tapered or straight 1-1/8" steerer forks

Versatile Fork Compatibility

Designed around Salsa’s 51mm-offset Bearpaw and Makwa fork models. Mukluk is also fully compatible with RockShox Bluto suspension fork set at 100mm travel. This versatility covers everything from singletrack ripping to snow riding and multi-day beach exploration

Ovalized Downtube

Improves handling and front triangle stiffness

170mm Rear Spacing

Results in a stronger, symmetrical rear wheel while maintaining proper chainline with 100mm bottom bracket for optimal drivetrain performance

Alternator Dropouts

Allows wheelbase changes and chain tensioning. No disc brake adjustment needed when setting wheel position. Vertical dropout for easy wheel installation/removal. Proven in the NUE Series and in the Tour Divide. Alternator Dropouts Instructions

Alternator Plate Options

Multiple options: quick-release, thru-axle, QR &and thru-axle singlespeed, QR with fender mounts, and Rohloff OEM2

Set-It-And-Forget-It Singlespeed Setup

The Alternator dropouts swinging design and set screws offer quick setup and tensioning. Vertical wheel entry means no re-tensioning or brake adjustments are necessary after a wheel change. Slip-free and creak-free performance

Adjustable Ride Characteristics

Using the Alternator dropouts, geared riders can fine-tune the ride characteristics of their bike by adjusting chainstay length and overall wheelbase to be quick and nimble, or longer and more stable

Replaceable/Serviceable Hardware

Alternator swing plates (geared, singlespeed, thru-axle, Rohloff) are all replaceable, and all the bolt hardware is standard-size metric socket head cap screws (also available in a replacement kit)

Shaped Chainstays & Seatstays

Provide maximum heel clearance in winter boots

Direct-Mount Front Derailleur Adapter

Problem Solvers Direct-Mount Adapter adds flexibility to drivetrain setup and clean 1x builds

31.6mm Seatpost

Allows use of a dropper seatposts for getting rad, negotiating tough terrain, and facilitating dabbing, starting, and stopping in difficult conditions

Full-Length Cable Routing

Improves performance in poor conditions

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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