Overview
Cassidy is Salsa’s 165 mm enduro 29er, built for seeking the truly technical trails of the world and taking them head-on. It’s an aggressive descent hunter that shows no fear when the going gets rowdy. Cassidy is resolute when flying down rocky, steep, rutted-out descents and has remarkable climbing prowess.
With Split Pivot suspension dialed for maximum traction and pedaling efficiency, Cassidy relishes enduro courses and big terrain.
Features
- Carbon fiber frame and seatstays with 6061-T6 aluminum chain stays for durability
- Split Pivot + suspension design features 165 mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke
- A 63.8-degree head tube angle with a short-offset fork provides confidence and handling prowess both up and down the mountain
- Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference
- 75.7-degree seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts
- Super Boost 157 x 12mm rear hub spacing allows for shorter chainstays (431–432 mm), more tire clearance, more chainring options, and stiffer wheels
- Integrated strap location on frame for tube or tool kit
- Clearance for up to 29 x 2.6″ or 27.5 x 3.0″ tires
- Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz for Medium (with shock, axle, headset, and seat collar)
Specs
| Frame measurements (mm) | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. BB Drop | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| B. Chainstay Length | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| C. Fork Length – Axle to Crown | 589 | 589 | 589 | 589 |
| D. Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| E. Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 |
| F. Headtube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| G. Reach | 439 | 460 | 481 | 502 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75.7 | 75.7 | 75.7 | 75.7 |
| I. Seat Tube Length – Center to Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
| J. Stack | 617 | 622 | 631 | 640 |
| K. Standover | 737 | 740 | 741 | 741 |
| L. Top Tube Length (Effective) | 596 | 619 | 642 | 665 |
| M. Wheelbase | 1213 | 1236 | 1262 | 1287 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change. Measurements shown are with 180mm sus fork with Flip Chip in the low setting
- Color: Carbon
- Wheel Size: 29″ , 27.5+
- TT (Effective): 642
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 157mm
- Frame Type: Suspension
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.