Who it's for

  • Riders who value preparedness and quick trailside maintenance.
  • Minimalist riders and those who prefer less clutter on their person.
  • Salsa bike owners seeking genuine, compatible, and integrated accessories.

Who should skip it

  • Cyclists with diverse bike fleets or non-Salsa Split Pivot frames.
  • Users prone to losing small parts or those with rough handling habits.
  • Riders seeking multi-tool functionality from their on-bike accessories.

Performance breakdown

Trailside Utility

Cleverly integrates essential pivot maintenance into a standard cockpit component.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Minimalist aluminum design adds virtually zero mass to your bike's front end.

Excellent

Installation Simplicity

Swaps in as easily as any standard headset top cap.

Excellent

Compatibility Focus

Highly specialized fit limits use strictly to Salsa Split Pivot frames.

Good

Build Quality

Anodized aluminum construction offers durable, long-lasting performance in harsh conditions.

Excellent

Ergonomic Integration

Uses standard hex keys you likely already carry on every ride.

Excellent

Key Specs

Tool Type

Headset top cap and 22mm socket

Material

Anodized aluminum

Compatibility

Salsa Split Pivot suspension models

Drive Size

6mm hex

Number of Functions

2

Number of Pieces

2

Stem Clamp Diameter

28.6 mm

Intended Use

Trailside Repair

Includes Bolt

Yes

Application

Non-drive side rear axle pivot

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