Built to crush technical and endurance-testing terrain, the Salsa Spearfish SLX 29 in. bike keeps you at the front of the pack with modern geometry and a highly adaptable suspension platform.
Wheel Size
29 inches
Fork Travel
120 millimeters
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- 6066-T6 aluminum frame with Split Pivot suspension design remains fully active under braking while supportive through its travel for efficient pedaling and excellent traction
- 67.8° head tube angle inspires confidence at speed without sacrificing agility
- Rear Flip Chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height for terrain, wheel size and personal preference
- Super Boost 12 x 157 mm rear hub spacing combined with a standard width bottom bracket results in a 432 mm chainstay length that is 5 mm shorter than previous generations
- Triangle fits 2 full-size water bottle cage mounts (not included)
- Pair with an Anything Bracket and Rescue Roll for pack-free singletrack bliss (bracket and roll not included)
- Equipped with 29 in. wheels with 2.35 in. tires; can accommodate 27.5 in. wheels with 2.8–3 in. tires or 29 in wheels with 2.2–2.6 in. tires
- Pedals not included
- 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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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 | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Spearfish alloy V1 |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox SID RL 120 mm, 44 mm offset |
| Fork Travel | 120 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6130, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 73 mm BSA, threaded |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rims | WTB ST i25 |
| Front Hub | 400-B 15 x 110 mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent Race 29 x 2.35 in.; rear: Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.35 in.; EXO/tubeless ready |
| Tire Width | 2.35 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel, 265 x 142 mm |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (208239)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 165cm–173cm | 173cm–180cm | 180cm–188cm | 188cm–UP |
| Reach | 423 / 425 | 442 / 444 | 461 / 463 | 480 / 482 |
| Stack | 608 / 606 | 617 / 615 | 626 / 624 | 635 / 633 |
| Effective Top Tube | 593 / 592 | 615 / 614 | 636 / 635 | 658 / 657 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 406 | 444 | 483 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 742 / 744 | 742 / 744 | 742 / 744 | 743 / 744 |
| Head Tube Length | 103 | 113 | 123 | 133 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.8 / 68.0 | 67.8 / 68.0 | 67.8 / 68.0 | 67.8 / 68.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.3 / 74.5 | 74.3 / 74.5 | 74.3 / 74.5 | 74.3 / 74.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 39 / 36 | 39 / 36 | 39 / 36 | 39 / 36 |
| Wheelbase | 1140 | 1163 | 1186 | 1209 |
| Chainstay | 433 / 432 | 433 / 432 | 433 / 432 | 433 / 432 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters 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.