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1997 Salsa Factory Single Speed

This Salsa Factory Single Speed was custom ordered through American Cyclery, and was more than likely produced at the Petaluma location during the transition in ownership to Quality Bicycle Products.  At the time, the popularity of single speeds was just starting to gain momentum, and the 29er phenomena hadn't yet begun.  The frame received a custom, sterling silver headbadge by Jen Green that depicts the Salsa Pepperman and the motto, "If it Ain't Moto, it's Worthless!"  This slogan was written on the kitchen wall of a group household in Santa Cruz, CA, known as "Hut Otis", where Salsa founder Ross Shafer lived on occasion.

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

The Build

Year: 1997
S/N: SM2289
Frame: Salsa Factory Single Speed
Fork: Salsa Ritchey Logic
Stem: Salsa Moto
Headset: Chris King
Bottom Bracket: WTB Grease Guard
Handlebar: WTB Custom Trials Titanium
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial V-Brake
Front Brake: Avid Arch Supreme
Rear Brake: Avid Arch Supreme
Crankset: Ritchey Logic
Chainrings: Sakae 36T
Pedals: Shimano M747
Hubs: Phil Wood KISS-Off
Rims: Mavic X517
Tires: Continental Explorer Pro 2.1
Seatpost: McMahon Titanium
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Grips: ATI Tomac
Chain: Sedis
Cog: White Industries 18T Freewheel
Bottle Cage: King Cage Stainless Steel
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