Salsa a la Carte Jellybean

[Prodigal Son]

Interesting, I didn’t know that. I’ll check mine tomorrow and see what’s what,

Well... Bontrager liked a lower rake number and his race bikes had a black crown rock shox w/ lower rake. Otoh he sold aftermarket forks w/ the usual 1.75in rake. He wasn´t the only on playing w/ rak numbers: the yo eddy fork had 1.5. Even the Schwinn Paramounts did it. GT had a fork w/ two slots, something Moots did first. Whatever fork you have means you can play w/ other rakes too just by swapping it for a Koski, Ritchey, Answer....

 

[Tomianson]

Fitting the fork now and hells teeth the steerer is about 15mm too short. Darn.
Still you can get an idea of how it looks and now the hunt begins for a steerer.

 

[Rog]

Fitting the fork now and hells teeth the steerer is about 15mm too short. Darn.
Still you can get an idea of how it looks and now the hunt begins for a steerer.View attachment 616414

looking smart!

 

[Prodigal Son]

You can extend the steerer w/ the help of a good welder.

 

[slimjoe]

You should be able to find a 1” threaded steerer tube. Try Ceeway frame tubing supplies if you struggle. You’d need to recess the bottom and put a sprung steel clip in it for safety/security

 

[slackboy]

There's a 178mm one on eBay right now.

 

[Dr Dremel]

Or go fancy:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/111551000356?var=410541682571&hash=item19f8f52f24:g:L0gAAOxyXWdQ5bl2

 

[Tomianson]

A few additions to the Salsa Build. Bullseye/campagnolo wheels are back from the builder, and I’ve lucked upon a pair of Nos panaracer Smoke Competition/Dart Hard Condition tanwall tyres.
Looks amazing and slowly coming together.

 

[pw_pw_la]

Love it!

Wheels look great.

Not 100% convinced on the Ringle Moby tho...

Not that you're asking, mind!

I can't put my finger on why, exactly....

Maybe I just don't link Salsa with Ringle together in my mind?

I'm sure someone will pop up with an old magazine scan, or something, to prove me wrong/show me the error of my ways!

What are the plans for drivetrain/brakes?

 

[Tomianson]

Love it!

Wheels look great.

Not 100% convinced on the Ringle Moby tho...

Not that you're asking, mind!

I can't put my finger on why, exactly....

Maybe I just don't link Salsa with Ringle together in my mind?

I'm sure someone will pop up with an old magazine scan, or something, to prove me wrong/show me the error of my ways!

What are the plans for drivetrain/brakes?

Cheers.
Interestingly I know what you mean, actually the Ringle Moby is likely to be swapped for an early Syncros when I can find one. But will see what else crops up. I have a turbo saddle waiting, but the post indifference is why I’ve not mounted it.

Drivetrain is sorted in my head. Cooks Bros cranks, Xt mech, Xt thumbshifters. Solid, reliable and period correct.