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2018 Mukluk NX1

2018 Mukluk NX1

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Mukluk is our most versatile fat bike, offering the most flotation on soft surfaces and designed to excel in the wide variety of riding conditions that fat bikers face. Whether you’re methodically attempting a first route in the Northwest Territories or chasing sunlight in Moab, Mukluk can do it all.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Mukluk Aluminum
  • Fork: Salsa Bearpaw Carbon
  • Color: Black/Teal
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Front Der: N/A
  • Rear Der: SRAM NX1
  • Cassette: SunRace CSMS7 11-42t
  • Chain: SRAM 1110
  • Crankset: Truvativ Stylo 6K 30t direct-mount
  • Shifter: SRAM NX1
  • Brakes & Rotors: Hayes MX Comp, V-Series 160mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 15
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat (XS, SM), Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL)
  • Grips: Salsa File Tread
  • Seatpost: Salsa Guide
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
  • Front Wheel: SUNringlé Mulefut 26 x 80mm, 15 x 150mm, tubeless-ready
  • Rear Wheel: SUNringlé Mulefut 26 x 80mm, 12 x 197mm, tubeless-ready
  • Tires: Maxxis Minion FBR front and rear, 26 x 4.8", 60 tpi

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 26 x 4.33" on up to 100mm rim
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Sizes: 26 x 3.8–4.8" on up to 100mm rim; 27.5 x 3.0–4.0"; 29 x 2.3–3.0"
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 511mm (100mm)
  • Fork Offset: 50–51mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm
  • Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes, internal
  • Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount: High-direct mount (54mm offset) via removable bracket (included)
  • Bottom Bracket: 100mm, threaded
  • Crankset (Max Ring): 75mm chainline fat bike cranks only 2x: 36/24t max; 1x: 32t max
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm standard (160–180 rotors, not all calipers/adapters in this size are compatible)
  • Rear Spacing: 197 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 229L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20
  • Derailleur Hanger: Fixed Position - ND: FS2357, D: FS2355; Adjustable - ND: FS2353, D: FS2356
  • Bottle Mounts: 2 per frame
  • Accessory Mounts: 1 per frame
  • 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
  • Fork Bottle Mounts: 2 Three-Pack bosses per fork

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
XS SM MD LG XL
Top Tube Effective Metric 573 594 615 636 657
Seat Tube Length Metric 406 406 457 508 558
Head Tube Length Metric 100 110 120 130 140
Head Tube Angle 69 69 69 69 69
Seat Tube Angle 73 73 73 73 73
BB Drop Metric 63 63 63 63 63
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 1085.2 1107 1128.7 1150.4 1172.1
Stack Metric 592.7 602.1 611.4 620.7 630.1
Reach Metric 391.8 409.9 428.1 446.2 464.4
Standover Metric 684.5 678.1 719.7 758 773.9
Rider Height Metric 157–168cm 165–175cm 173–183cm 180–191cm 188–UP
Stem Length 40 50 60 70 80
Crank Length 170 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 750mm 750mm 750mm 750mm 750mm
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0 0

Measurements based on:

  • Rigid/100mm Sus: A Salsa Bearpaw fork which is equivalent to a 100mm Rockshox Bluto fork at 25% sag
  • A 26 x 4.8" tire measuring 759mm in diameter
  • Standover is measured from ground to top of toptube at forward portion of the kink

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

6066-T6 Aluminum Tubeset

Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated 6066-T6 aluminum 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

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

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 

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

197 x 12mm Symmetrical Rear Spacing

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

Rear Wheel & Tire Options

Mukluk is designed for use with up to 26 x 4.8" fat bike tires on rims up to 100mm wide. The frame is also capable with the following wheel and tire combinations: 29 x 2.25 – 3" / 27.5 x 3.0 – 4.0"

Front Fork Wheel & Tire Options

The fork included with this frame works with the following wheel and tire combinations: 26 x 3.8 – 4.8" on up to a 100mm rim / 29 x 2.25 – 3.0" / 27.5 x 3.0 – 4.0"

100mm Threaded Bottom Bracket

Provides the widest number of crankset and Q-factor choices while providing the correct chainline

Dropper Post Compatible

Frame accommodates internal routing for a dropper post

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 Internal Housing Cable Routing

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

Multiple Bottle Cages

Accepts 3 bottles per frame

Rear Rack Compatible

Mukluk accepts our Alternator 190 Rack with the addition of a Salsa Rack-Lock seat collar

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.

Review Warranty Info