Feeling truly adventurous? Hit the open road or try some twisty singletrack with a friend on the Salsa Powderkeg Tandem 29er bike and gain new appreciation for cooperation, communication and teamwork.
Wheel Size
29 inches
Number of Gears
30
- Cobra Kai chromoly tubeset and Powderkeg fork with generous tire clearance
- Easy, versatile and slip-free Alternator dropout
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Chromoly |
| Fork | Chromoly |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Crankset | Truvativ FC Firex TD 38t front; Truvativ Firex TD, 44/33/22t rear |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX HDM |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow Plus |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX , 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Number of Gears | 30 |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Avid BB7 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | NoTubes Flow, 32h |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x 2.5" Performance, folding |
| Tire Width | 2.5 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | 2.5 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide front, Zoom Adjustable Tandem rear |
| Seat Post | Zoom SP-218 front, Cane Creek Thudbuster ST rear |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Comp |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Headset | Cane Creek ZS44 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Weight | 42 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (111229)
| M/L | S/L | S/M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | Rear: 5'8"-6'0"; front: 5'11"-6'3" | Rear: 5'5"-5'9"; front: 5'11"-6'3" | Rear: 5'5"-5'9"; front: 5'8"-6'0" |
| Reach | 17.04 | 17.04 | 16.37 |
| Stack | 24.10 | 24.10 | 23.73 |
| Effective Top Tube | 24.4/30.3 | 24.4/29.13 | 23.6/29.13 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 20/18 | 16/20 | 16/18 |
| Standover Height | 28.08/31.31 | 26.41/31.31 | 26.00/29.85 |
| Head Tube Length | 4.33 | 4.33 | 3.94 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73/73 | 73/73 | 73/73 |
| Wheelbase | 74.7-75.4 | 73.5-74.2 | 72.7-73.4 |
| Chainstay | 17.7-18.4 | 17.7-18.4 | 17.7-18.4 |
| Fork Offset | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 |
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.