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2016 El Mariachi X7

2016 El Mariachi X7

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2016 El Mariachi X7

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: El Mariachi Kung Fu 4130 CroMoly
  • Color: Brown
  • Fork: RockShox Recon, 100mm, thru-axle
  • Rear Shock: SRAM X7 HDM
  • Front Der: SRAM X7
  • Rear Der: SRAM 1020, 11-36t
  • Cassette: KMC X10
  • Chain: SRAM S1000, 24-38t
  • Crankset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/28.6 | EC44/40
  • Headset: Salsa Guide
  • Stem: Salsa Salt Flat 3
  • Handlebar: Salsa Backcountry
  • Grips: SRAM X5
  • Shifters: SRAM DB1
  • Front Brake: SRAM DB1
  • Rear Brake: SRAM G2CS, 160mm front/rear
  • Rotors: Zoom SP-218
  • Seatpost: WTB Volt Comp
  • Saddle: SRAM MTH 716, 15 x 100mm, thru-axle
  • Front Hub: SRAM MTH 506, 10 x 135mm, QR
  • Rear Hub: DT Swiss Champion, straight, black
  • Spokes: WTB SX-19, 32-hole
  • Rims: Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 29 x 2.25"
  • Tires: 30 lb 0 oz for size Medium

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 29 x 2.1–2.4"
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Fork Offset: 45mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: EC44
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • Seat Collar: 30.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: 3x or 2x, top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High direct -mount (26mm offset) via Ø31.8mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1323)
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset: 1x: 32t max standard mountain bike, 2x: 40/28t max standard mountain bike, 3x: 44/32/22t max standard mountain bike
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm standard (160–180mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 135 x 10mm quick-release, 142 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 172L, TP= 1.75, TL = 20
  • Derailleur Hanger: QR = FS1312; TA = FS1374; SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371; TA Kit = FS1370
  • Bottle Mounts: XS–SM = 1, MD–XL = 2

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 565 580 600 620 635
Seat Tube Length Metric 355.6 381 431.8 482.6 533.4
Head Tube Length Metric 100 100 100 110 120
Head Tube Angle 71 71 71 71 71
Seat Tube Angle 74 73 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 60 60 60 60 60
Chainstay Length Metric 430 - 447 430 - 447 430 - 447 430 - 447 430 - 447
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 45 45 45 45 45
Wheelbase Metric 1052.3 - 1069.3 1055.9 - 1072.9 1096.3 - 1113.3 1096.3 - 1113.3 1111.7 - 1128.7
Stack Metric 600.4 600.4 600.4 609.8 619.2
Reach Metric 392.9 396.4 416.5 433.6 445.7
Standover Metric 697.4 717.2 752.4 790.2 828.6
Rider Height Metric 157cm - 168cm 165cm - 175cm 173cm - 183cm 180cm - 191cm 188cm - UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 70 80 90 100 110
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 700 700 750 750 750
Seatpost Offset Metric 20 20 20 20 20
  • An average 100mm fork at 20% sag
  • A 29 x 2.25" tire measuring 740mm in diameter
  • Standover (P) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center

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Additional Features

El Mariachi Geometry 

Super-short chainstays for improved singletrack agility, while remaining stable and balanced. Alternator dropouts provide user-customizable geometry. Day-in, day-out, versatile and reliable performance. Perfect for long singletrack sessions and bikepacking expeditions 

Kung Fu CroMoly Tubeset 

Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless Sanko CroMoly Kung Fu tubing 

Alternator Dropout Versatility 

The Alternator dropout delivers incredible drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff. Set the Alternator dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling, or set back for more stability—the power is yours. See our Alternator Page for more info 

Massive Tire & Mud Clearance 

Fits 29 x 2.4" tires with room to spare for wet conditions

Rear Rack Friendly 

Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack 

ZS44 Semi-Integrated Headset Standard 

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

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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