Salsa Spearfish Carbon NX Eagle 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Weight | 13.18 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
165cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Spearfish Carbon
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 120mm, 51mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50t
Crank
SRAM Descendant 7K 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 T, 180mm front, 160mm rear rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post (Ø160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide Trail
Handlebar
Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Rustler (MD–XL)
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock On
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
TranzX JD-YSP12JL, travel: SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm
Fit data
Geometry
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 NX Eagle completes the Salsa Spearfish model. 21 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Spearfish bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Spearfish Deore 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1999$. Salsa Spearfish Carbon GX Eagle 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5199$.
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 Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Salsa released this model in 2019, its price was 4199$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 52.03% higher.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Weighing 13.18 kg (29.06 lbs), the Spearfish Carbon NX Eagle model is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 1.54% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Reba is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Salsa Spearfish Carbon NX Eagle 2019, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Spearfish Carbon NX Eagle has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Salsa model is also equipped with 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.