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.
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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