Overview
Cassidy is Salsa’s 165 mm enduro 29er, built for seeking the truly technical trails of the world and taking them head-on. It’s an aggressive descent hunter that shows no fear when the going gets rowdy.
Cassidy is resolute when flying down rocky, steep, rutted-out descents and has remarkable climbing prowess. With Split Pivot suspension dialed for maximum traction and pedaling efficiency, Cassidy relishes enduro courses and big terrain.
Features
- Carbon fiber frame and seatstays with 6061-T6 aluminum chain stays for durability
- Split Pivot + suspension design features 165 mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 180 mm suspension fork
- A 63.8-degree head tube angle with a short-offset fork provides confidence and handling prowess both up and down the mountain
- Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference
- 75.7-degree seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts
- Super Boost 157 x 12mm rear hub spacing allows for shorter chainstays (431–432 mm), more tire clearance, more chainring options, and stiffer wheels
Specs
| Frame measurements (mm) | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. BB Drop | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| B. Chainstay Length | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| C. Fork Length – Axle to Crown | 589 | 589 | 589 | 589 |
| D. Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| E. Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 |
| F. Headtube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| G. Reach | 439 | 460 | 481 | 502 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 75.7 | 75.7 | 75.7 | 75.7 |
| I. Seat Tube Length – Center to Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
| J. Stack | 617 | 622 | 631 | 640 |
| K. Standover | 737 | 740 | 741 | 741 |
| L. Top Tube Length (Effective) | 596 | 619 | 642 | 665 |
| M. Wheelbase | 1213 | 1236 | 1262 | 1287 |
| Component measurements (mm) | ||||
| Crank Arm Length | 165 | 165 | 170 | 170 |
| Handlebar Width | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Handlebar Rise / Drop | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Stem Length | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change. Measurements shown are with 180mm sus fork with Flip Chip in the low setting
Frameset
- Frame: Cassidy Carbon V1
- Fork: Fox Float 38 Performance Elite GRIP2, 180 mm, 44 mm offset
- Color: Red
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 SGS
- Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Crankset: Shimano XT M8130, 30t
- Shifter: Shimano XT M8100
- Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston
- Rotors: Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm)
Components
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Handlebar: Race Face Turbine R 35
- Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Seatpost: TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjustment (SM 125 x 409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm)
- Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
- Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Wheels
- Front Wheel: Shimano XT M8110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29″ rim
- Rear Wheel: Shimano XT M8130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29″ rim
- Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5″ front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4″ rear, Maxx Grip, DD, TR
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.