Salsa Spearfish C GX AXS Transmission Mountain Bike

The Split Pivot design is engineered to separate pedaling and braking forces from the suspension movement. This means the rear wheel stays active and glued to the ground even when you are hard on the brakes or hammering out of the saddle, giving you more traction and control on technical terrain.

Yes, the bike features a flip-chip in the frame that allows you to adjust the geometry. You can tweak the bottom bracket height and head tube angle to better suit your local trails—lowering it for more stability on steep descents or raising it for better pedal clearance on rocky, technical climbs.

The GX AXS Transmission eliminates cable stretch and housing friction, which means your shifting remains crisp and consistent over time. It also allows for precise gear changes even when you are under a heavy load, which is a significant advantage on steep, punchy climbs.

It sits right in the sweet spot between the two. With 120mm of travel and a lightweight carbon frame, it is efficient enough for long-distance endurance racing, but the geometry and suspension capability are robust enough to handle aggressive, technical trail riding with confidence.

The wheelset is tubeless-ready, meaning it is designed to be easily converted. While it may ship with tubes to protect the rims during transit, you will need to add sealant and potentially tubeless valves to take full advantage of the improved traction and flat protection.

The Spearfish C Deluxe weighs in at 26.63 lbs. Given its full-suspension design and trail-ready components, this is quite light, making it feel snappy and responsive during accelerations and easy to maneuver through tight, twisty sections of trail.