Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alivio, Sora -
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 Triple Butted CroMoly
Suspension Fork
Marrakesh CroMoly
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio Trekking
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio Trekking
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora
Cassette
Shimano HG400-9, 11-34t
Crank
Shimano Alivio, 48/36/26t
Bottom Bracket
68mm BSA, threaded
Chain
Shimano HG93
Wheels
Rims
Shimano M475 QR 36h, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0
Tires
Teravail Rampart 700c x 42mm Durable, Tubeless-Ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre-C, 160mm
Disk Rotors
51mm I.S. mount, (160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide
Handlebar
Salsa Cowchipper
Grips
Salsa Gel Cork Bar Tape
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
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 Sora is a Salsa Marrakesh model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Marrakesh bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Marrakesh Drop Bar Brooks 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1499$. Salsa Marrakesh Sora 2020 on the other hand costs 1799$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Touring bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Touring bike is 1007$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Touring bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1799$. Comparing the average cost of a Touring bike to this one, you will see that Marrakesh Sora price is 78.65% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork material
Marrakesh Sora has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Marrakesh Sora model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Salsa Marrakesh Sora is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!