Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
1,499$
Weight | 14.26 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Deore, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
50cm
147cm - 159cm
52cm
157cm - 166cm
54cm
164cm - 173cm
55cm
170cm - 178cm
57cm
175cm - 185cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Marrakesh Cobra Kai CroMoly
Suspension Fork
Marrakesh CroMoly
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow, SGS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shift Levers
Shimano 3x9 bar-end
Cassette
Shimano Alivio HG300, 11-34t
Crank
Shimano Deore, 48/36/26t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA, threaded
Chain
KMC X9
Wheels
Rims
Deore QR 36h, WTB ST i19 tubeless-ready rim, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples
Tires
Maxxis Roamer 700 x 42mm, 60 tpi, Kevlar Inside
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX Expert, 160mm
Disk Rotors
51mm I.S. mount, (160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Grips
Salsa Gel Bar Tape
Headset
Cane Creek 5 Series
Seat
Saddle
Brooks B17 Medium
Seatpost
Promax 27.2 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 55cm | 57cm | 59.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 259 mm | 259 mm | 259 mm | 259 mm | 259 mm | 259 mm |
| Front Center | 597 mm | 596 mm | 606 mm | 611 mm | 627 mm | 646 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 67 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm |
| Stack | 545.5 mm | 559.9 mm | 569.3 mm | 583.5 mm | 607.1 mm | 630.7 mm |
| Reach | 366.5 mm | 372.4 mm | 379.1 mm | 379.4 mm | 386.5 mm | 398 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 506 mm | 526 mm | 546 mm | 556 mm | 576 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm | 620 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70.75 ° | 70.75 ° | 70.75 ° | 70.75 ° | 70.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm | 461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046 mm | 1045 mm | 1055 mm | 1060 mm | 1076 mm | 1096 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Standover Height | 710 mm | 741 mm | 767 mm | 797 mm | 823 mm | 849 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 147 cm | 157 cm | 164 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 18 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 159 cm | 166 cm | 173 cm | 178 cm | 185 cm | cm |
About this model
Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks belongs to the Salsa Marrakesh model. Salsa launched 9 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Marrakesh bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1499$. On the other hand, Salsa Marrakesh Deore 2019, is the most expensive and costs 1599$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Touring bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Touring bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1007$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Touring bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Salsa released this model in 2019, its price was 1499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks price is 48.86% higher than the average cost of a Touring bike.
Average weight for Touring bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Touring bike is 13.35 kg (29.43 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks it’s weighing 14.26 kg (31.44 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 6.82% heavier than the average Touring bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks 2019 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.