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2017 Beargrease Carbon Frameset

2017 Beargrease Carbon Frameset

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Beargrease Carbon
  • Fork: Salsa Makwa Carbon
  • Color: Red/White/Blue Fade
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Front Der: n/a
  • Rear Der: SRAM X1
  • Cassette: SRAM XG 1150 10-42t
  • Chain: KMC X 11
  • Crankset: SRAM GX 1400, X-SYNC 28t 
  • Shifter: SRAM X1 
  • Brakes & Rotors: SRAM DB5, G2CS 160mm 
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 2
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On 
  • Seatpost: Zoom 27.2 x 350mm set-back post
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Race
  • Front Wheel : Salsa, 32h, 150mm, 15mm Thru-Axle, Whisky Carbon Rim, 2.0/1.8mm butted spokes, aluminum nipples
  • Rear Wheel: Salsa, 32h, 177mm, 12mm Thru-Axle, Whisky Carbon Rim, 2.0/1.8mm butted spokes, aluminum nipples
  • Tires: 45NRTH Husker Du 26 x 4.0", 120 tpi folding, tubeless-ready
  • Complete Bike Weight: 25 lbs 8 oz for Medium, set up tubeless

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 26 x 4.0" on 82mm rim
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Sizes: 26 x 3.8–4.6" on up to 100mm 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: IS41
  • Headset-Lower: IS52
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm
  • 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 (FS2324)
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 121mm
  • Crankset: 2x: 36/24t max. fat bike version, 1x: 32t max. fat bike version
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 74mm post (140–160mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 177 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Thru-Axle: 12 x 208L, TP=1.5, TL=20
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2323
  • Bottles: SM = 1, MD–XL = 2
  • Stem Clamp: Ø28.6mm
  • Crown Race: Ø40mm
  • Front Brake (Rotor): 74mm post-mount (160–180mm)
  • Front Spacing: 150 x 15mm thru-axle
  • Front Thru-Axle: 15 x 198L, TP = 1.5, TL = 9

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 105 125 140 150
Head Tube Angle 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5
Seat Tube Angle 73.5 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 1103.1 1124 1145.3 1161.1
Stack Metric 594.4 613 627 636.3
Reach Metric 403.9 417.6 433.3 445.5
Standover Metric 708.2 740.1 780.6 818.3
Rider Height Metric 165cm–175cm 173cm–183cm 180cm–191cm 188cm–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

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

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. For 2017, all models, regardless of 4 or 5" tire size, feature 440mm or shorter chainstay lengths! 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

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

Makwa Carbon Fork

The Makwa fork is our fat bike race fork. Lightweight and stripped of "extras," its thru-axle design boosts stiffness and aids in solid tracking on the trail

Tapered Headtube

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

Front Fork Wheel & Tire Options

The fork included with this frame is with the following wheel and 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+)

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 4.5" on up to 100mm rim (1x only) / 26 x 4.6" on up to 80mm rim (1x 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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