Built to go faster than you knew fat-tire bikes could go, the Salsa Beargrease C XT is ready for snowy endurance racing or long-distance overnight bike trips with your camping gear in tow.
Wheel Size
27.5+ inches
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- Full carbon frame with super stable geometry, combined with a 100 mm suspension-corrected Bearpaw carbon fork for precise handling
- Superlight frame and fork and surefooted rollover of the 27.5 x 4.0 in. wheels and tires cover challenging terrain quickly
- Versatile frame and fork mounts let you carry everything you need for the backcountry
- Top tube mounts for Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag (not included) or K-EDGE computer mount (not included)
- 1x-specific frame design with internally sleeved cable routing; dropper post compatible
- TranzX YSI05GL RAD+ dropper post with 124 mm travel for frame sizes XS and S or 150 mm travel for frame sizes M–XL
- 12 x 197 mm rear spacing, compatible with 170/177 Salsa Alternator rear rack (not included)
- Spec'd with 27.5 in. wheels; compatible with multiple wheel sizes
- 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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- 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 | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | Beargrease Carbon |
| Mountain Bike Style | Fat-tire |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Bearpaw Carbon |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine, SH12 direct-mount chainring, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face, BSA, 30 mm spindle, 100 mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100-R |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL |
| Rims | SUNRingle Mulefut SL 80 mm |
| Front Hub | SUNRingle SRC 15 x 150 mm |
| Rear Hub | SUNRingle SRC 12 x 197 mm |
| Wheel Size | 27.5+ inches |
| Tires | 45NRTH Vanhelga, 27.5 x 4.0 in., tubeless-ready |
| Tire Width | 4.0 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R 35.0, 780 mm, 20 mm rise |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 35.0 |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSI05GL RAD+: XS-S: 125 mm travel; M-XL: 150 mm travel |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (244569, 244570)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 5'5" | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6' | 6' - 6'3" | 6'3" and up |
| Reach | 390.8 | 408.4 | 426.5 | 444.7 | 462.8 |
| Stack | 588.1 | 597.4 | 606.7 | 616 | 625.3 |
| Effective Top Tube | 565 | 591 | 612 | 633 | 654 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 368 | 406 | 444 | 483 | 521 |
| Standover Height | 684.5 | 726.6 | 744.4 | 774.8 | 804 |
| Head Tube Length | 98 | 108 | 118 | 128 | 138 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.56 | 68.56 | 68.56 | 68.56 | 68.56 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.5 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Wheelbase | 1086.2 | 1107.4 | 1129.2 | 1151 | 1172.9 |
| Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 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.