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2016 Mukluk X7

2016 Mukluk X7

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Mukluk Aluminum
  • Color: Blue or Yellow
  • Fork: Bearpaw Carbon/Al, 15 x 150mm, thru-axle
  • Rear Shock: nil
  • Front Der: SRAM X7
  • Rear Der: SRAM X7 Type 2, long cage
  • Cassette: SRAM 1020, 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: SRAM X5, 22-34t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 3, 700mm
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry
  • Shifters: SRAM X5
  • Front Brake: SRAM DB1
  • Rear Brake: SRAM DB1
  • Rotors: SRAM G2CS, 160mm front/rear
  • Seatpost: Zoom SP-218
  • Saddle: WTB Pure V Comp
  • Front Hub: Salsa Fat, 15 x 150mm
  • Rear Hub: Salsa Mukluk 3 170mm, Q/R, 10-speed, steel freehub
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Champion, butted, black
  • Rims: SUNringlé Mulefut SL, 26" x 80mm
  • Tires: Surly Nate, 26 x 3.8", 27 tpi wire bead
  • Complete Bike Weight: 33 lb 11 oz for Large

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 26 x 4.0" on up to 100mm rim
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Sizes: 26 x 4.6” on up to 100mm rim (1x drivetrain only), 29 x 2.25–3.0" (includes 29+), 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (aka 27.5+)
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
  • Fork Offset: 50–51mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (43.5mm offset) via Ø34.9mm clamp Problem Solvers bracket (FS1327)
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 121mm
  • Crankset (Max Ring): 66mm CL, 1x (30t max), 2x (36/24t max)
  • Crankset: 2x: 36/24t max fat bike version 1x: 30t max fat bike version
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm standard (160–180mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 170 x 10 quick-release (compatible with 177 x 12mm thru-axle via swing plate swap, see Derailleur Hanger below)
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 208L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20 *only applies to frames with thru-axle swing plates
  • Derailleur Hanger: QR = FS1312; TA = FW1374; TA Kit = FS1332; L Rohloff = FS1371
  • Bottles: 3

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 565 585 605 625 645
Seat Tube Length Metric 406 406 457 509 559
Head Tube Length Metric 100 110 120 130 140
Head Tube Angle 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5
Seat Tube Angle 73 73 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 60 60 60 60 60
Chainstay Length Metric 440 - 457 440 - 457 440 - 457 440 - 457 440 - 457
Fork Length Metric 483 483 483 483 483
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1083.9 - 1100.9 1104.7 - 1121.7 1125.5 - 1142.5 1146.3 - 1163.3 1167.2 - 1184.2
Stack Metric 587.5 596.8 606.1 615.4 624.7
Reach Metric 385.4 402.5 419.7 436.9 454
Standover Metric 679.3 679.5 717 757.5 773.2
Rider Height Metric 157 - 168cm 165 - 175cm 173 - 183cm 180 - 191cm 188cm - UP
Stem Length 50 60 70 80 90
Crank Length 165 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 700 700 700 700 700
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0 0

Measurements based on:

  • A Salsa Bearpaw fork which is equivalent to a RockShox Bluto at 25% sag.
  • A 26 x 4.0" tire measuring 742mm in diameter
  • Standover (B) measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

Aluminum 6066-T6 Tubeset 

Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated AL-6066-T6 tubing is used throughout the frame. This 6000-series aluminum has better strength and fatigue characteristics than 6061 and 7000-series aluminums, allowing for a stronger and lighter overall frame. Additionally, the tubing is strategically shaped and formed for additional stiffness and strength optimization in key stress areas 

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 

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 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 

Full-Length Housing Cable Routing 

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

Multiple Bottle Cages 

XS and SM accept 2 bottle cages, MD–XL accept 3

170 x 10mm 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 

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

Tapered Headtube 

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

Bearpaw Carbon Fork 

The Bearpaw Carbon fork features a 150mm thru-axle that boosts stiffness and improves steering precision. The fork also features our Three-Pack mounts for mounting Anything Cages or water bottle cages and can accommodate 5" tires mounted to 100mm-wide rims 

Wheel & Tire Options 

Mukluk Aluminum 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 3.8-4.6" on up to 100mm rim (1x drivetrain only)

29 x 2.25–3" (including 29+)

27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (aka 27.5+)

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TIRES LARGER THAN 26 x 4.6"

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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