Salsa Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 120mm
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Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset GX Eagle
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
165cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Spearfish Carbon
Suspension Fork
RockShox SID RLC 120mm, 51mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 10-50t
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle
Wheels
Rims
WTB Speedterra hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready
Tires
Maxxis Forekaster front and Ikon rear, 29 x 2.35", 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, 180mm front, 160mm rear rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post (Ø160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide Trail
Handlebar
Salsa Salt Flat Deluxe (SM) Rustler Deluxe (MD–XL)
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock On
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth With 1x Remote, travel: SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 710 mm | 733 mm | 756 mm | 779 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Stack | 610 mm | 619 mm | 628 mm | 637 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 444 mm | 463 mm | 482 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 595 mm | 617 mm | 638 mm | 660 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.3 ° | 74.3 ° | 74.3 ° | 74.3 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 419 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.8 ° | 67.8 ° | 67.8 ° | 67.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 103 mm | 113 mm | 123 mm | 133 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 mm | 1165 mm | 1188 mm | 1211 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 735 mm | 746 mm | 757 mm | 767 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 174 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | cm |
Model Overview
Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle is a Salsa Spearfish model. Salsa released 21 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Spearfish bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Spearfish Deore 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1999$. On the other hand, Salsa Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle 2019, is the most expensive and costs 5199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 5199$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle price is 88.23% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle weighs 12.84 kg (28.31 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 1.09% lighter than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox SID model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Salsa Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle includes a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.
