"Back at Sea Otter, Salsa had several new bikes on display, including the latest version of its cross-country bike, the Spearfish. The Spearfish has been a staple in the brand's lineup for as long as we can remember, and it has gone through numerous iterations over the years. The previous version came out way back in 2019, so it's fair to say it was long overdue for an update."
"Mountain bike design has been evolving rapidly, and that seems particularly true for cross-country bikes. Modern XC bikes have become increasingly capable while remaining lightweight, efficient, and super responsive. With so much change since the Spearfish's last update six years ago, the new version is essentially a completely new bike. With a revised and streamlined frame design, increased rear wheel travel, and up-to-date geometry, Salsa has brought the Spearfish back in line with its competitors."
"I've been riding the new Spearfish C DLX GX Transmission on and off for the past couple of months, and it has been an absolute blast. This bike has far exceeded my expectations, and is super fast, efficient, and impressively capable given its cross-country pedigree. It performs best when kept within its XC wheelhouse, of course, but this bike is a rocketship on the right terrain and holds its own when taken out of its comfort zone."
The new Spearfish features a redesigned carbon frame with revised head tube junction and downtube shaping, increased rear-wheel travel, and updated geometry to match modern XC trends. The Spearfish C DLX GX Transmission delivers fast, efficient, and highly responsive performance while remaining lightweight and capable within cross-country parameters. The bike excels on terrain suited to XC riding and still performs admirably when pushed beyond its comfort zone. Upgraded components and lighter construction create a more engaging, premium ride compared with earlier, heavier Salsa models.
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