• Salsa Beargrease Carbon Frameset built as bike three-quarter front view black to maroon fade
  • Salsa Beargrease Carbon Frameset built as bike three-quarter front view black to maroon fade
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2016 Beargrease Carbon X1

2016 Beargrease Carbon X1

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Beargrease Carbon
  • Color: Red/Black Fade
  • Fork: Makwa Carbon, 15 x 150mm, thru-axle
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Front Der: nil
  • Rear Der: SRAM X1
  • Cassette: SRAM 1180, 10-42t
  • Chain: KMC X11
  • Crankset: SRAM X1, 30t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS41/28.6, IS52/40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 2
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On 
  • Shifters: SRAM X1
  • Front Brake: SRAM DB5 
  • Rear Brake: SRAM DB5 
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 160mm front, 140mm rear 
  • Seatpost: Truvativ Stylo T10, no offset
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado Race
  • Front Hub: Salsa Fat, 15 x 150mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 12 x 177mm
  • Spokes: Stainless, butted, black
  • Rims: SUNringlé Mulefut SL, 80mm, tubeless
  • Tires: 45NRTH Dillinger 4, 26 x 4" 120tpi, folding
  • Complete Bike Weight: 27 lb 3 oz for Large

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 26 x 4.0" on 82mm rim
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Sizes: 26 x 3.8–4.33" on up to 100mm rim or 26 x 4.34–4.7" on 82mm rim (1x drivetrain only), 29 x 2.25–3.0" (including 29+), 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (aka 27.5+)
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Fork Offset: 50–51mm
  • Headset-Upper: Carbon: IS41; Alu: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: Carbon: IS52; Alu: ZS56
  • Seatpost: Carbon: 27.2mm; Alu: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x, top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (43.5mm offset) via Ø35mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (Carbon: FS2324, Alu: FS1327)
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 121mm
  • Crankset: 2x: 36/24t max fat bike version, 1x: 32t max fat bike version
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): Carbon: 74mm post (140–160mm), Alu: 51mm standard (140–180mm)
  • Rear Spacing: Carbon: 177 x 12mm thru-axle, Alu: 170 x 10mm quick-release
  • Rear Thru-Axle: Carbon: 12 x 208L, TP=1.5, TL=20; Alu: N/A
  • Derailleur Hanger: Carbon: FS2323, Alu: FS2425/FS0100
  • Bottles: Carbon: SM = 1, MD–XL=2; Alu: SM–XL=2

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 100 110 120 130
Head Tube Angle 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4
Seat Tube Angle 73 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 1098.6 1124.4 1145.3 1161.1
Stack Metric 590 599.3 608.6 617.9
Reach Metric 399.6 421.8 438.9 451.1
Standover Metric 708 746.7 781.2 818.3
Rider Height Metric 5'5"–5'9" 5'8"–6'0" 5'11"–6-3" 6'2"–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 150 Carbon or Bearpaw 150 Carbon fork, both of which are equivalent to a RockShox Bluto (100mm) 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

 

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Additional Features

Salsa Fat Bike Geometry 

The geometry used across our entire fat bike line has remained basically unchanged since developing the Beargrease Carbon back in 2012. We’ve adapted it to all of our fat bike models because it works extremely well in all conditions and use cases, whether it be riding groomed singletrack at your local trail, exploring a deserted beach, or embarking across the wild frozen expanses of Alaska in the ITI race. At its core, we use the shortest chainstay possible in conjunction with a headtube angle and fork offset that place the rider’s center of gravity further over the rear wheel. This location and combination of front and rear center is key to getting a fat bike that is stable, steers well in loose conditions, and still also feels nimble and agile despite the massive wheels and tires. A low bottom bracket height is also key, to keep the rider’s center of gravity low, and to make dabbing and dismounting easier 

1x & 2x Drivetrain Compatible 

This frame is compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrain setups. A removable direct-mount front derailleur bracket allows for clean 1x build 

Full-Length Housing Cable Routing 

Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals 

Multiple Bottle Cages 

MD, LG, XL frames accept 2 bottle cages. SM frame accepts 1 bottle cage

177 x 12mm Symmetrical Rear Spacing 

Results in a strong rear wheel and frame; maintains proper chainline with crankset 

PressFit 41 x 121mm Bottom Bracket 

Compatible with all 1x and 2x fat bike-specific cranks in both GXP and 24mm spindle types, that matches up to 170/177mm rear spacing 

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 

Extra sold separately 

Tapered Headtube 

The modern standard for mountain bikes increases front-end frame and fork stiffness without adding significant weight 

Salsa Makwa Carbon Fork Included 

Ultralight carbon monocoque fork. Full-carbon tapered steerer tube. 150 x 15mm thru-axle hub spacing, 74mm post-mount fork 

Front Fork Wheel & Tire Options 

The fork included with this frame is compatible with the following wheel a tire combinations: 26 x 3.8–4.8" on up to a 100mm rim, 29 x 2.25–3" (including 29+), 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (27.5+)

High-Modulus Carbon Fiber Frame 

This material offers improved stiffness, better vibration damping, excellent toughness and weight savings compared to other materials. This frame offers 350g weight savings over the aluminum version 

Suspension Fork Compatible 

Designed around Salsa’s 51mm offset Makwa and Bearpaw fat bike forks, this frame is also fully compatible with 100mm travel fat bike-specific suspension forks 

Rear Wheel & Tire Options 

Beargrease Carbon is designed for use with 26 x 4" fat bike wheels on rims up to 100mm wide. The frame is also compatible with the following wheel and tire combinations: 26 x 4.33" on up to a 100mm rim (1x drivetrain only), 26 x 4.34–4.7" on up to 82mm rim (1x drivetrain only), 29 x 2.25–3" (including 29+), 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (aka 27.5+)

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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