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POWDERKEG 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 Salsa Powderkeg! 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 3
Frame Compatibility
Fork Compatibility (if included)
Refer to salsacycles.com for geometry and sizing information.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SUSPENSION FORKS EXCEEDING
511MM AXLE-TO-CROWN OR RIGID FORKS EXCEEDING 486MM
AXLE-TO-CROWN. DOING SO WILL VOID THE FRAME WARRANTY
AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE FRAME AND
POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.
Design Wheel/
Tire Size
29 x 2.1–2.4”
Rigid Fork Length
483–486mm
Headset-Upper
ZS44
Headset-Lower
EC44
Seatpost
Captain: 27.2mm / Stoker: 31.6mm
Seat Collar
Captain: 30.0mm / Stoker: 35.0mm
Front Derailleur
Mount
High direct mount (26mm offset) via Ø34.9mm
clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1326)
Bottom Bracket
Captain: eccentric, pinch-bolt style BSA
Stoker: 68mm BSA
Crankset
2x setup 40/28t max; 3x setup 44/32/22t max
Rear Brake (Rotor) 51mm I.S. (160–203mm)
Bottle Mounts
7
Derailleur Hanger
QR = FS1312; TA = FS1374; SS = FS1318; SSTA =
FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371; TA Kit = FS1370
Rear Spacing
135 x 10mm QR or 142 x 12mm thru-axle
Rear Axle Size
12 x 174L, TP = 1.75, TL = 20
Frame Weight
5060g (MD/SM size)
Stem Clamp
28.6mm
Crown Race
Steel: 40mm
Front Brake
(Rotor)
51mm I.S. (160–180mm)
Front Spacing
100 x 15mm thru-axle
Front Axle Size
15 x 125L, TP = 1.5, TL = 12
Bottle Mounts
2 (3-pack boss config)
Rack Mounts
Mid-blade eyelets & forward dropout eyelets
Rack Mounting
Fork compatible with forward dropout eyelet
mounting racks only (i.e. Salsa Low Rider Rack)
Fork Weight
1460g
CONDITION
DESCRIPTION
SALSA MODEL
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.
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").
Powderkeg
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").
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.
