Overview
Test yourself in a snowy endurance race or pack your camping gear and embark on a long-distance overnight bike trip. Carbon performance, fat-tire confidence: that’s what Beargrease brings to every ride, from groomed-trail races in the dead of winter to summer trail bike duties. Beargrease is a highly nimble carbon fat-tire bike, thanks to its efficient frame, trail geometry, and 27.5″ wheels. Bottle and cargo mounts on the frame and fork make it easier to fuel endurance rides or bikepacking journeys. Factor in the rock-solid Shimano Cues 11-speed drivetrain, and there’s nothing in your way.
Features
Full carbon frame with super stable geometry, combined with a 100mm suspension corrected carbon fork for precise handling
Bearpaw Carbon fork
12 x 197mm rear spacing, compatible with 170/177 Salsa Alternator rear rack
Top tube mounts for Bolt-on Toptube Bag or K-edge computer mount
Internally sleeved cable routing, dropper post compatible and 1x-specific frame design
Specs
Frameset
- Frame: Salsa Beargrease Carbon
- Fork: Salsa Bearpaw Carbon
- Color: Sage
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000
- Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400-11, 11–50t, 11-speed
- Chain: KMC X11 EPT
- Crankset: Samox TAM37, direct-mount chainring, 30t
- Shifter: Shimano CUES U6000-11R
Brakes and Rotors
- Brake Levers: Shimano MT200
- Brake Calipers: Shimano MT200
- Rotors: Shimano RT26SP (6-bolt, 160mm front and rear)
- Bottom Bracket: Samox, BSA, 24mm spindle, 100mm
Components
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 35.0
- Handlebar: Kalloy 35.0 mm
- XS–SM: 760mm, 0mm rise
- MD–XL: 780mm, 15mm rise
- Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread
- Seatpost: Salsa Guide
- XS–SM: 350mm
- MD–XL: 400mm
- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
Wheels
- Front Hub: SUNRingle SRC 15 x 150mm
- Rear Hub: SUNRingle SRC 12 x 197mm
- Spokes: Butted stainless, black
- Rims: SUNRingle Mulefüt SL 80mm
- Front Tire: 45NRTH Vanhelga, 27.5 x 4.0″, tubeless-ready
- Rear Tire: 45NRTH Vanhelga, 27.5 x 4.0″, tubeless-ready
| Frame measurements (mm) | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 565 | 591 | 612 | 633 | 654 |
| B. Stand Over | 684.5 | 726.6 | 744.4 | 774.8 | 804.0 |
| C. Reach | 390.8 | 408.4 | 426.5 | 444.7 | 462.8 |
| D. Stack | 588.1 | 597.4 | 606.7 | 616.0 | 625.3 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 368 | 406 | 444 | 483 | 521 |
| F. Headtube Length | 98 | 108 | 118 | 128 | 138 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| I. BB Drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| J. BB Height | – | – | – | – | – |
| K. Chainstay Length | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 |
| M. Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| N. Wheelbase | 1086.2 | 1107.4 | 1129.2 | 1151.0 | 1172.9 |
| Component measurements (mm) | |||||
| Crank Arm Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 760 | 760 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
| Stem Length | 50 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change
Warranty
WARRANTY REGISTRATIONS
Register your purchase at Salsa’s Warranty Registration.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Salsa Cycles ( “Salsa ” ) makes the following limited Warranty:
All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Every Salsa frame, component, and apparel has a useful product life cycle. The length of that useful product life cycle will vary depending on the construction and the materials of the product, maintenance and care the product receives, and the amount and type of use the product is subjected to over its life. Your bike has an intended level of use as defined by the ASTM Riding Condition Classification Chart. Failure to adhere to the use cases identified in this chart will void your warranty. Save your dated receipt for proof of purchase.
NOTE:
All warranty periods below apply to the original owner only
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
All apparel
All frame bags
Salsa Cycles does not guarantee the compatibility of original components with a warranty replacement frame. Salsa Cycles is not responsible for parts or labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly, including wheel rebuilds.
Salsa Cycles cannot guarantee a color match to the original frame, component, or apparel in the event of a replacement.
This warranty applies to 2014 and newer model bicycles and covers only Salsa Cycles branded product. Any other original part or component shall be covered by the stated warranty of the original manufacturer. Any products not specifically included above are hereby excluded.
TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Aluminum chainstays of suspension frames
Aluminum seatstays of suspension frames
Carbon seatstays of suspension frames
All other suspension frame parts (excludes hanger, pivot hardware, bearings)
THREE YEAR WARRANTY
Aluminum frames
Aluminum front triangles of suspension frames
All Salsa forks
All Salsa components
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
Steel frames
Titanium frames
Carbon frames
Carbon front triangle of suspension frames
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING
Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assemble
Bicycles that were not assembled or serviced by an authorized Salsa Cycles dealer
Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition, or for commercial purposes such as rental, courier, police, security, etc, misused or abused, involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for use with or compatible with Salsa frames and components
Salsa Cycles bicycles, frames, components or softgoods purchased from an unauthorized dealer
Salsa Cycles bicycles, frames, components or softgoods purchased from third-party internet sites, including auction websites, and regional trading websites (examples: Amazon, eBay, and Craigslist) are not covered under this warranty, even if you have a receipt
Sandblasting, sanding, grinding, wire brushing, filing, welding, brazing, drilled holes, anodizing, refinishing, powder coating, or chrome plating the bicycle, frame, or component will void the warranty
Internal rust perforation on all steel frames
Wear, scratches, chips and cracks to paint, finish, or coating on all Salsa frames and components
Bent or broken derailleur hangers or Alternator plates
Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly, including wheel rebuilds
Damage to carbon fiber caused by any carbon assembly paste
Normal wear and tear
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Salsa Cycles, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Salsa Cycles product and is not transferable. This warranty applies only to Salsa Cycles products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no event shall Salsa Cycles be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
For 2013 and older model bicycles and products, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Salsa Cycles product instructions, or contact Salsa Cycles or your authorized Salsa dealer for the applicable warranty information.