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2021 Salsa Cassidy Frame
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,649.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Brushed Raw Aluminum
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000599
Current market
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesIdentify the installed brake system before riding or ordering parts. Test every installed brake separately at walking speed, confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly, then inspect its pads, braking surfaces and complete cable or hose path.Inspect the brakes →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
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The archived record does not contain enough component detail for a fully specification-informed checklist. Use these universal checks on the bicycle in front of you, identify the installed equipment and confirm compatibility before ordering parts.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2021 Salsa Cassidy Frame · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Cassidy Aluminum
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Controls and contact points
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Before and during the test ride
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Cassidy Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E |
|---|
Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Size | 29"; 27.5" |
|---|
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 596 mm | 619 mm | 642 mm | 665 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 63.8- 64.1 | 63.8- 64.1 | 63.8- 64.1 | 63.8- 64.1 |
| Seat-tube angle | 75.7- 76.0 | 75.7- 76.0 | 75.7- 76.0 | 75.7- 76.0 |
| Chainstay / rear center | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1213 mm | 1236 mm | 1262 mm | 1287 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 19 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm |
| Reach | 439 mm | 460 mm | 481 mm | 502 mm |
| Stack | 617 mm | 622 mm | 631 mm | 640 mm |
| Standover height | 737 mm | 740 mm | 741 mm | 741 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 589 mm | 589 mm | 589 mm | 589 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Stem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
The archived table contains multiple manufacturer geometry states. Velopedia preserves source order and analyzes each state separately rather than averaging the published values.
Small geometry
Riding position
The 617 mm stack is tall relative to the 439 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 63.8° head angle combined with a 1213 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its wheelbase of 1213 mm sits toward the longer end. Its reach of 439 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end.
Riding position
The 617 mm stack is tall relative to the 439 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. Its 76° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.1° head angle combined with a 1213 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its wheelbase of 1213 mm sits toward the longer end. Its reach of 439 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end.
Medium geometry
Riding position
A 460 mm reach paired with 622 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 63.8° head angle combined with a 1236 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 460 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1236 mm sits toward the longer end.
Riding position
A 460 mm reach paired with 622 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 76° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.1° head angle combined with a 1236 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 460 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1236 mm sits toward the longer end.
Large geometry
Riding position
A 481 mm reach paired with 631 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 63.8° head angle combined with a 1262 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 481 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical. Its stack of 631 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Riding position
A 481 mm reach paired with 631 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 76° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.1° head angle combined with a 1262 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 481 mm sits toward the longer end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical. Its stack of 631 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
X-Large geometry
Riding position
With 502 mm of reach and 640 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit.
Handling tendencies
A 63.8° head angle combined with a 1287 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. The chainstay of 432 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 640 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Riding position
With 502 mm of reach and 640 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 76° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.1° head angle combined with a 1287 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its bottom-bracket drop of 19 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. The chainstay of 432 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 640 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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