• Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color side view
  • Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color front three-quarter view
  • Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color handlebar focus
  • Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color seat tube area focus
  • Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color rear shock focus
  • Deadwood Carbon SLX bike gray color rear dropout area focus
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2018 Deadwood Carbon SLX 1x11

2018 Deadwood Carbon SLX 1x11

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Deadwood SLX 1x11 features 29+ tires combined with rock solid Split Pivot suspension, yielding fantastic rollover and stability for blazing new trails. Whether you’re racing or exploring, Deadwood allows you to worry less about your line and just enjoy the ride.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Deadwood Carbon
  • Fork: RockShox Revelation RC 120mm
  • Color: Gray
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair
  • Front Der: N/A
  • Rear Der: Shimano SLX GS Shadow Plus 11-speed
  • Cassette: SunRace CSM58, 11-46t
  • Chain: KMC X11
  • Crankset: Race Face Aeffect SL, 30t direct mount
  • Shifter: Shimano SLX 11-speed
  • Brakes & Rotors: Shimano Deore, 180mm F / 180mm R
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40
  • Stem: Salsa Guide Trail
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL)
  • Grips: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
  • Seatpost: KS Lev E30i, 31.6mm
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Race
  • Front Wheel: SUNringlé Duroc 40 Comp 29, 110 x 15mm
  • Rear Wheel: SUNringlé Duroc 40 Comp 29, 148 x 12mm
  • Tires: Maxxis Rekon, 29 x 2.6", 60 tpi, EXO/TR
  • Complete Bike Weight: 31 lbs., 6 oz. for size LG

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel / Tire Size: 29 x 2.6–3.0" on up to a 45mm rim
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 521–531mm (120mm travel) with 2.8” tires
  • Fork Offset: 50–51mm
  • Rear Shock Size: 184 x 44mm
  • Forward Shock Mount: 08 x 22.0mm
  • Rearward Shock Mount: 08 x 38.0mm
  • Headset-Upper : ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost : 35.0mm
  • Front Derailleur Type: 2x, top-pull only
  • Front Derailleur Mount : High direct mount (29mm offset)
  • Bottom Bracket : PressFit 41 x 92mm
  • Crankset : Boost 148 (
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 52mm) chainline only / 1x: 32t max / 2x: 34/24t max
  • Rear Spacing: 51mm Standard (140–180mm)
  • Rear Axle Size: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Derailleur Hanger: 12 x 188L, TP=1.75, TL=20
  • Bottle Mounts: FS2322

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
SM MD LG XL
Top Tube Effective Metric 590.2 610.2 630.2 650.2
Seat Tube Length Metric 407 457 508 559
Head Tube Length Metric 100 110 110 120
Head Tube Angle 68 68 68 68
Seat Tube Angle 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4
BB Drop Metric 45 45 45 45
Chainstay Length Metric 449 449 449 449
Fork Length Metric 521 521 521 521
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1137.9 1158.9 1178.9 1199.9
Stack Metric 605.6 614.9 614.9 624.2
Reach Metric 410.2 427.4 447.4 464.7
Standover Metric 739.5 761.1 783.3 800.9
Rider Height Metric 168–175cm 175–183cm 183–190cm 190cm–UP
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length 60 70 70 80
Crank Length 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 750mm 750mm 750mm 750mm
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0
  • An unsprung bike (no sag)
  • An average 100mm 29+ suspension fork
  • A 29 x 3.0" tire measuring 767mm in diameter
  • Standover (P) is measured vertically from the top of the toptube/brace intersection to the ground

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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

Backcountry Singletrack and Endurance Racing-Specific Suspension Travel

Within Deadwood's 91mm rear wheel travel is a surprising amount small bump sensitivity and supple braking performance. A progressive mid stroke provides support heading into and out of corners. Even on the bigger hits, the travel just doesn't seem to want to run out. The volume of 29+ wheels and tires and the tuned anti-squat of the Split Pivot® suspension on the Deadwood lead to an efficient bike that shelters you from the bumps that would otherwise make for taxing hours and days. For 2018 Deadwood leverages the increased tire capacity of the latest RockShox 29er fork offerings to increase the front-end travel without affecting the overall frame geometry. This pairing results in 120mm of front end travel and up to 29 x 2.8" tires. For riders looking for that extra bit of traction, a 100–110mm travel 29+ specific fork can be still be fitted

Ample Tire Clearance

Deadwood is designed to use rear tires ranging from 2.6" to 3.0" in width on up to 45mm rims via BOOST 148 spacing. This tire size offers up huge traction, smooth rolling, and increased momentum, great for putting in miles and miles over extremely varied terrain with a planted and confident feel. But with a simple tire swap down to standard 29" widths (2.2–2.5"), Deadwood gets a snappier, faster accelerating feel, making it better suited for high-octane pursuits and any trail riding where increased agility is desired

Deadwood Geometry

Like its predecessor Spearfish, Deadwood continues pairing slack and low "trail bike" style geometry—68° head angle and 45mm BB drop—with travel amounts usually reserved only for steep and twitchy race bikes

High-Modulus Carbon Fiber Front Triangle and 6066-T6 Aluminum Stays

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. 6066-T6 aluminum heat-treated seatstays and 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 92 mm Bottom Bracket

Compatible with all 1x and 2x standard mountain cranks, both GXP and 24mm spindle types

Modular Front Derailleur Bracket

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

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

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

Replaceable Sealed Cartridge Bearings

17287-2RS (Qty 4), 6801-2RS (Qty 4)

Dropper Post Compatible

Frame accommodates internal routing at the seat tube for a dropper post

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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