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1995 Salsa Ala Carte

This Ala Carte is built with the same parts as a 1994 Bontrager Race, making use of XTR M900 shifters mounted on drop handlebars.  While the Ala Carte is often sought for the colorful jelly bean and chilli pepper paint jobs, this particular example is a very dark blue-purple metallic.  Regardless of the paint, Salsas are very well-mannered bikes that have a reputation for do everything well.

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

The Build

Year: 1995
Frame: Salsa Ala Carte
Fork: Bontrager Comp
Stem: Sakae Riser
Headset: Shimano XTR M900
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR cartridge bearing
Handlebar: WTB RM-2
Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Levers: Dia Compe Gran Compe
Front Brake: Shimano XTR M900 SLR
Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M900 SLR
Crankset: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR Biopace 26-36-46
Pedals: Shimano M525
Hubs: Bontrager RaceLite by Chris King
Rims: Bontrager RaceLite
Tires: Specialized Rockster 1.95
Wheel QR: Salsa Flip-Off
Seatpost: Ritchey Expert
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost QR: Salsa Flip Lock
Bar Tape: Velox
Cogs: Shimano XTR M900
Chain: Shimano HG
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