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1983 Salsa Custom #21

This Salsa was the 21st mountain bike made by Ross Shafer, and one of only 30 or so bikes that got fully finished fillets and an incredible bi-plane fork with one-piece crown and round blades.  The frame is stout, with a toptube which is 1.25 inches in diameter and a match to the downtube diameter. The stem has direct cable routing through the extension, and pre-dates the iconic Salsa roller stem.  The original camouflage paint has more of a military theme as compared to the wildly colored "pooftaflage" schemes.  The build of this bike features many of the premium parts of the day, including Phil Wood pedals and bottom bracket, Ideale 90 saddle with alloy rails, Sugino AT cranks, Magura shorty levers, black Ukai rims, Shimano high-flange hubs, and Campagnolo headset and quick releases.

More information about Salsas can be found on the Salsa Photo Archive page.

The Build

Year: 1983
S/N: SM021
Frame: Salsa Custom
Fork: Salsa Bi-Plane
Stem: Salsa Direct Mount
Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Bottom Bracket: Phil Wood Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar: Salsa Moto
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M700
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M700
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 600 Long Cage
Brake Levers: Magura Motorcycle "Shortie"
Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M700
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M700
Crankset: Sugino AT
Chainrings: Specialized/SR 27-36-45
Pedals: Phil Wood CHP, Christophe Clips,
             Binda Straps
Hubs: Shimano High Flange HB-MN72
Rims: Ukai 26 x 2.125
Tires: Specialized Stumpjumper
Wheel QR: Campagnolo
Seatpost: Alloy Straight
Saddle: Ideale 90 Alloy Rails
Seatpost QR: Modified Campagnolo
Grips: Grab-On MTN-1
Chain: Shimano UG
Cogs: Shimano 600 Freewheel
Bottle Cage: Specialized
Portage Strap: Pfotenhauer Custom
Extras: Silca Pump

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