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2025 Salsa Spearfish C DLX GX Transmission
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $6,999.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Citrus Green
- Weight
- 26lb 10oz
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000546
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
Suspension is concentrated at the fork, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main tools for balancing front and rear behavior. Electronic shifting removes the usual shift cable but adds a separate battery and controls, while the 520% cassette range describes how much gearing is available. Carbon construction changes the inspection emphasis from metal-style dents and corrosion to impact damage, ripples and overtightened clamp areas.
Suspension setup
Front only
Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Drivetrain
Electronic · 520% range
Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Wheel standard
29 in · 622 mm
Rim width and frame or fork clearance remain important beyond nominal diameter.
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 →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainConfirm every shift-system battery charges, every shift control works and the derailleur moves cleanly across the cassette. Make sure the matching shift-system charger is included, then measure chain wear and inspect the cassette teeth.Check drivetrain wear →
- 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 →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Salsa Spearfish C DLX GX Transmission · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Carbon · Fork: Fox 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X, 120mm
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Fox 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X, 120mm
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Rocker, Right w/ MatchMaker X Clamp · Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission · Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 32t. MRP 1x SL TR2 28-34t Direct Mount Guide · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB PF92 MTB Wide · Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 10-52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth, 4-piston; Brake Levers: SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0, (6-bolt, 180mm front and rear)
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Rims: WTB KOM Light i30 TCS, 28h · Hubs: (F) WTB Frequency 15x110mm / (R) WTB Frequency 12x148mm · Front tire: Teravail Camrock 29x2.4", Light Trail casing, WTB TCS Sealant included · Rear tire: Teravail Camrock 29x2.4", Light Trail casing, WTB TCS Sealant included
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E · Handlebar: Race Face Turbine · Stem: Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 50mm · Seatpost: TranzX YSI08 RAD+ Dropper Post w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, XS: 125mm travel; SM–MD: 150mm travel; LG–XL: 170mm travel · Saddle: WTB Silverado, Medium, Cromoly, DNAx
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Fox 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X, 120mm |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod Rocker, Right w/ MatchMaker X Clamp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 32t. MRP 1x SL TR2 28-34t Direct Mount Guide |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 MTB Wide |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 10-52t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth, 4-piston; Brake Levers: SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0, (6-bolt, 180mm front and rear) |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine |
| Stem | Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 50mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado, Medium, Cromoly, DNAx |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI08 RAD+ Dropper Post w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, XS: 125mm travel; SM–MD: 150mm travel; LG–XL: 170mm travel |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) WTB Frequency 15x110mm / (R) WTB Frequency 12x148mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB KOM Light i30 TCS, 28h |
| Spokes | Double-butted Pillar Stainless Steel, black |
| Front Tire | Teravail Camrock 29x2.4", Light Trail casing, WTB TCS Sealant included |
| Rear Tire | Teravail Camrock 29x2.4", Light Trail casing, WTB TCS Sealant included |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
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 | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 567.8 mm | 584.9 mm | 606.9 mm | 629 mm | 651.1 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 66.3- 66.0 | 66.3- 66.0 | 66.3- 66.0 | 66.3- 66.0 | 66.3- 66.0 |
| Seat-tube angle | 77.3- 77.0 | 77.3- 77.0 | 77.3- 77.0 | 77.3- 77.0 | 77.3- 77.0 |
| Chainstay / rear center | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 mm | 1176.1 mm | 1200 mm | 1224.1 mm | 1248.1 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Reach | 435 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 589.3 mm | 598.4 mm | 607.6 mm | 616.7 mm | 625.9 mm |
| Standover height | 719.1 mm | 719.2 mm | 719.2 mm | 719.3 mm | 719.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Stem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Handlebar width | 760 mm | 760 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 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.
X-Small geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 435 mm reach paired with 589.3 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 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66.3° head angle combined with a 1157 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 435 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 77.3° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its stack of 589.3 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
Riding position
A 435 mm reach paired with 589.3 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 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66° head angle combined with a 1157 mm wheelbase points to 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 435 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 589.3 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. Its wheelbase of 1157 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Small geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 450 mm reach paired with 598.4 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 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66.3° head angle combined with a 1176.1 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 450 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 598.4 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. The seat angle of 77.3° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Riding position
A 450 mm reach paired with 598.4 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 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66° head angle combined with a 1176.1 mm wheelbase points to 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 450 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 598.4 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Medium geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 470 mm of reach and 607.6 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 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66.3° head angle combined with a 1200 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 470 mm sits toward the longer end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 77.3° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Riding position
With 470 mm of reach and 607.6 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 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66° head angle combined with a 1200 mm wheelbase points to 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 470 mm sits toward the longer end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 607.6 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
Large geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 490 mm of reach and 616.7 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 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66.3° head angle combined with a 1224.1 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 490 mm sits toward the longer end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 77.3° sits toward the steeper end.
Riding position
With 490 mm of reach and 616.7 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 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66° head angle combined with a 1224.1 mm wheelbase points to 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 490 mm sits toward the longer end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 616.7 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
X-Large geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 510 mm of reach and 625.9 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 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66.3° head angle combined with a 1248.1 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its stack of 625.9 mm sits toward the lower end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 77.3° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Riding position
With 510 mm of reach and 625.9 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 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 66° head angle combined with a 1248.1 mm wheelbase points to 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. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its stack of 625.9 mm sits toward the lower end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1248.1 mm sits somewhat shorter 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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