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BUCKSAW FRAMESHEET
RETAILER:
This framesheet MUST BE provided to the end user.
At Salsa, we believe that a sense of adventure makes life better.
The bicycle can be so much more than just a bike; it’s a path
to new places, new people, and amazing experiences.
Thank you for your purchase. We hope it makes a good riding
experience even better!
Salsa. Adventure by bike.
Thank you for purchasing a Bucksaw! We want to give you
important information about your bike...
WARNING:
CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE
PRODUCTS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY
A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC. NEVER MODIFY YOUR BICYCLE
OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION
ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE. INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE
BEFORE EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.
Intended Use: Condition 4
Frame Compatibility
Please refer to the Split Pivot Suspension Set-Up Guide for
information on setting proper suspension.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE SUSPENSION FORKS EXCEEDING
511MM AXLE-TO-CROWN. DOING SO WILL VOID THE FRAME
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE
FRAME AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
WARNING:
USE ONLY REAR SHOCKS THAT MATCH THE
SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS (LENGTH AND STROKE). ATTEMPTING
TO USE OTHER SIZE SHOCKS WILL VOID THE FRAME WARRANTY
AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE FRAME AND
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Using shock tunes outside the recommended tune is not
recommended. Using a different tune may result in less than
optimal performance.
Please refer to the Split Pivot Suspension Setup Guide for proper
shock/fork settings to optimize suspension performance.
Please refer to the Bucksaw Pivot Service Kit instructions for
proper torque spec, bearing sizes, and pivot maintenance.
Wheelsize
26" fatbike
Travel
100mm front and rear
Tire clearance
Up to 26 x 4.0" tires on 82mm rims
Fork
Designed for 100mm, 50 offset RockShox Bluto
suspension fatbike fork. 511mm max axle-to-crown
Headset-Upper
1-1/8" zero stack (ZS44/28.6)
Headset-Lower
1-1/2" zero stack (ZS56/40)
Rear Shock Size
184 x 44.5mm (7.25 x 1.75")
Rear Shock
Mount Size
Front: 8 x 22mm; rear: 8 x 38mm
Seatpost
31.6mm
Seat Collar
35.0mm alu/36.4mm carbon; Salsa Lip-Lock
included
Front Derailleur
High direct mount; 2x compact; top-pull only
Bottom Bracket
PressFit 41 x 121mm
Crankset
Fatbike 1x or 2x compatible; max chainring sizes
1x (34t), 2x (36/24t)
Rear Brake
51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 140mm,
maximum rotor size 180mm
Rear Spacing
177 x 12mm thru-axle
Bottle Mounts
1 per frame
Derailleur Hanger
FS2322
Rear Thru-Axle
12 x 217L, TP = 1.75 TL = 20
Cable Routing
Full length housing; 1x, 2x, moto/regular, and
dropper/stealth dropper routing-compatible
CONDITION
DESCRIPTION
SALSA MODELS
This is a set of conditions for the operation
of a bicycle on a regular paved surface
where the tires are intended to maintain
ground contact.
This is a set of conditions for the operation
of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 as
well as unpaved and gravel roads and
trails with moderate grades. In this set
of conditions, contact with irregular terrain
and loss of tire contact with the ground
may occur. Drops are intended to be limited
to 15cm (6") or less.
Colossal
Fargo
Vaya
Warbird
This is a set of conditions for operation
of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 and
Condition 2 as well as rough trails, rough
unpaved roads, and rough terrain and
unimproved trails that require technical
skills. Jumps and drops are intended
to be less than 61cm (24").
Beargrease
Blackborow
El Mariachi
Mukluk
Spearfish
This is a set of conditions for operation
of a bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2,
and 3, or downhill grades on rough trails
at speeds less than 40 km/h (25 mph),
or both. Jumps are intended to be less
than 122cm (48").
Bucksaw
Horsethief
This is a set of conditions for operation of a
bicycle that includes Conditions 1, 2, 3, and
4; extreme jumping; or downhill grades on
rough trails at speeds in excess of 40 km/h
(25 mph); or a combination thereof.
3
For rough
off-road riding
and jumps less
than 24" (61cm)
ASTM F2043
For riding on a
paved surface where
the tires do not lose
ground contact
ASTM F2043
4
For extreme
off-road riding
ASTM F2043
5
For dirt jumping
ASTM F2043
