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2016 Bucksaw Carbon X01

2016 Bucksaw Carbon X01

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Bucksaw Carbon w/ Split Pivot
  • Color: Red
  • Fork: RockShox Bluto RCT3
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch RT3
  • Front Der: nil
  • Rear Der: SRAM X01
  • Cassette: SRAM 1180, 10-42t
  • Chain: KMC X11
  • Crankset: SRAM X01 30t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10
  • Stem: Thomson X4
  • Handlebar: Salsa Rustler Carbon 750 x 31.8mm
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On
  • Shifters: SRAM X01
  • Front Brake: SRAM Guide RS
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Guide RS
  • Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 180mm front/rear
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
  • Saddle: WTB Pure V Race Custom
  • Front Hub: Salsa Fat, 15 x 150mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion 12 x 177mm, XD
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Competition, black
  • Rims: Whisky Carbon No.9, 70mm, tubeless
  • Tires: Schwalbe Jumbo Jim, 26 x 4", folding, tubeless
  • Complete Bike Weight: 30 lb 15 oz for Large

Frame Specs

  • Wheelsize: 26" fat bike 
  • Travel: 100mm front and rear
  • Tire Clearance: Up to 26 x 4.0" tires on 82mm rims
  • Fork: Designed for 100mm, 50 offset RockShox Bluto suspension fat bike fork. 511mm max axle-to-crown
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44/28.6
  • Headset-Lower: ZS56/40
  • Rear Shock Size: 184 x 44.5mm (7.25 x 1.75")
  • Rear Shock Mount Size: Front: 8 x 22mm; rear: 8 x 38mm
  • Seatpost: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm alu/36.4mm carbon; Salsa Lip-Lock included
  • Front Derailleur: High direct-mount; 2x compact; top-pull only
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 121mm
  • Crankset: Fat bike 1x or 2x compatible; max chainring sizes 1x (34t), 2x (36/24t)
  • Rear Brake: 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 140mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
  • Rear Spacing: 177 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Bottle Mounts: 1 per frame
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2322. Split Pivot Dropout Tool Top Cap available for field repairs.
  • Rear Thru-Axle: 12 x 217L, TP = 1.75 TL = 20
  • Cable Routing: Full-length housing; 1x, 2x, moto/regular, and dropper/stealth dropper routing compatible

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 590 610 630 650
Seat Tube Length Metric 387 432 483 533
Head Tube Length Metric 100 110 110 120
Head Tube Angle 67.7 67.7 67.7 67.7
Seat Tube Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
BB Drop Metric 26.2 26.2 26.2 26.2
Chainstay Length Metric 444 444 444 444
Fork Length Metric 511 511 511 511
Fork Offset Metric 50 50 50 50
Wheelbase Metric 1142.7 1163.8 1183.8 1204.8
Stack Metric 575.9 585.2 585.2 594.4
Reach Metric 419.4 436.7 456.7 473.9
Standover Metric 727.8 728.3 732.3 756.4
Rider Height Metric 165 - 175cm 175 - 183cm 183 - 190cm 190cm - UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 60 70 70 80
Crank Length 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 750 750 750 750
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0
  • An unsprung bike (no sag)
  • A 100mm RockShox Bluto suspension fork
  • A 26 x 4.0" tire measuring 742mm in diameter
  • Standover measured vertically from the top of the toptube/brace intersection or 50mm forward of the BB

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Additional Features

Split Pivot® Rear Suspension

The concentric rear axle pivot in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in several performance gains: Exceptional bump compliance, Maximum traction, Incredible pedaling efficiency, Predictable braking, Improved frame geometry due to the elimination of unwanted suspension movement during acceleration and braking

Fat Bike-Specific Suspension Travel 

100mm of Split Pivot® rear wheel travel that is tuned to work in tandem with high-volume, low-pressure 26 x 4.0" fat bike tires. The result is ground-clawing traction monster that redefines what line choice is, both up and down the hill. The frame is designed and balanced for a 100mm travel, 50mm offset RockShox Bluto suspension fat bike fork 

Multiple Wheel & Tire Options 

Bucksaw is designed around 26 x 4.0" tires mounted on 65–82mm rims and inflated to 8–12 psi depending on rider weight and terrain. Bucksaw is also compatible with other wheel setups that roll out to a 735–740mm overall diameter. This includes 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (27.5+) and 29 x 2.3–2.5", as long as the wheels and tires are laced to 177/150mm hubs to match the frame and fork, respectively 

Bucksaw Geometry 

4" high-volume tires and full suspension combine to create a bike that wants to climb up lines most other bikes can’t, and when pointed downhill, the gyroscopic stability and traction of all that rubber begs to let off the leash. As a result, the geometry has been tailored to match: slack and low, the Bucksaw is closer in angles and feel to our Horsethief than it is to a Mukluk or Beargrease. The Bucksaw is designed to handle best when you are getting after it, using the advantages of fat tires and suspension to their full monster-truck capacity 

High-Modulus Carbon Fiber Front Triangle & Seatstays 

This material offers improved stiffness, better vibration damping, excellent toughness, and weight savings compared to other materials. This frame offers 340g weight savings over the aluminum version. Aluminum 6066-T6 heat-treated chainstays are paired for durability 

Interior Junction Control Molding Technology 

We use interior molds at all the main front triangle junctions during layup and curing. This allows for precise control of wall thickness and inner wall smoothness in these areas. This process increases compaction and reduces voids and wrinkles in critical high-stress zones. The end result is a high-quality, consistent-performing carbon frame 

Full-Size Bottle Compatible 

Front triangle is capable of fitting a full-size (28 oz) water bottle 

PressFit 41 x 121mm Bottom Bracket w/ ISCG05 Tabs 

Compatible with all 1x and 2x fat bike cranks with

Modular Front Derailleur Bracket 

65mm chainlines, both GXP and 24mm spindle types. ISCG05 tabs for chainguide mounting to increase chain security 

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 

The high direct-mount front derailleur bracket is removable. A smooth cover blank takes its place when 1x drivetrain setup is used, providing a clean look and saving a few extra grams in the process 

Replaceable Sealed Cartridge Bearings 

Extra sold separately, Salsa Split Pivot® Top Cap Dropout Tool included with frame for field changes without the need to carry a 22mm cone wrench 

Tapered Headtube 

17287-2RS (qty 4), 6801-2RS (qty 4) 

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

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