Tour the world on the durable Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Deore bike. With stable and predictable touring geometry for heavy loads, it's designed for rugged exploration.
- Cobra Kai chromoly tubeset with dropbar-specific sizing and Marrakesh fork with generous tire capacity
- Easy, slip-free Alternator dropouts
- Versatile cable routing
- Downtube-shifter compatible
- Fender mounts; spare spoke mount; kickstand plate
- 44mm head tube
- Multiple cargo loading options; includes a Marrakesh Alternator 135 low-deck rack
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
Best Use | Cycling |
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Frame | Cobra Kai chromoly |
Fork | Chromoly |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Crankset | Shimano Deore 48/36/26 |
Shifters | Microshift 3x9 bar-end |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, SGS |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Alivio HG300, 11-34t |
Number of Gears | 27 |
Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
Brakes | Avid BB7 |
Brake Levers | Tektro |
Rims | WTB i19 Tubeless Ready |
Front Hub | Shimano Deore 36h |
Rear Hub | Shimano Deore 36h |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Tires | Panaracer Pasela 700x38, PT Protection, Folding |
Tire Width | 38 millimeters |
Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
Stem | Salsa Guide |
Seat Post | Zoom 27.2 |
Saddle | Brooks B17 medium |
Pedals | Sold separately |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Weight | 29 lbs. 4 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
50 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 55 cm | 57 cm | 60 cm | |
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Height Range | 4'10"-5'2" | 5'2"-5'5" | 5'5"-5'8" | 5'7"-5'10" | 5'9"-6'1" | 6'1"+ |
Reach | 14.2 | 14.4 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 15 | 15.4 |
Stack | 21.2 | 21.8 | 22.2 | 22.7 | 23.7 | 24.6 |
Effective Top Tube | 19.69 | 20.47 | 21.26 | 21.65 | 22.44 | 23.43 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 17.32 | 18.9 | 20.47 | 22.05 | 23.23 | 24.41 |
Standover Height | 27.7 | 29 | 30 | 31.1 | 32.2 | 33.2 |
Head Tube Length | 3.54 | 3.94 | 4.33 | 4.92 | 5.91 | 6.89 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69.5 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 | 70.75 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.5 | 74.5 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 |
Wheelbase | 41.0-41.6 | 40.9-41.6 | 41.3-42 | 41.5-42.2 | 42.1-42.8 | 42.9-43.6 |
Chainstay | 17.9-18.6 | 17.9-18.6 | 17.9-18.6 | 17.9-18.6 | 17.9-18.6 | 17.9-18.6 |
Fork Offset | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.