Along with new carbon rims, Minnesota’s Salsa Cycles has also announced a refresh to the Beargrease fat bike. The new version draws on the brand’s history with fat-tire designs going back to their first model, the Mukluk, all the way back in 2010.
Then, in 2014, the first Beargrease was introduced. Now, here we are with a new and improved Beargrease… let’s check it out.
This latest Beargrease is built around 27.5 x 4.5″ tires. Salsa says this balances traction and stability across a range of conditions, from winter ultramarathon racing to shralping groomed singletrack sessions.
The new Beargrease is available with either a carbon fiber or 6061-T6 aluminum frame. Each of these frame choices is paired with the new Bearpaw forks in either carbon or aluminum, depending on frame choice.
What About the Geo, Bro?
Salsa says the new Beargrease’s geometry has shifted closer to what you’d find on a modern trail bike. It features a steeper seat tube angle, slacker head tube angle, and longer chainstays.
In practical terms, this means your weight sits more centered over the bike, which helps with handling on slippery or low-traction surfaces while still keeping things manageable on tighter trails.
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 560.0 | 582.0 | 605.0 | 629.0 | 654.0 |
| B. Stand Over | 682.0 | 710.0 | 741.0 | 775.0 | 805.0 |
| C. Reach | 425.0 | 445.0 | 465.0 | 485.0 | 505.0 |
| D. Stack | 583.0 | 592.0 | 605.0 | 624.0 | 646.0 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 355.0 | 392.0 | 430.0 | 455.0 | 480.0 |
| F. Headtube Length | 95.0 | 105.0 | 120.0 | 140.0 | 165.0 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 65.6 | 65.6 | 65.6 | 65.6 | 65.6 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 77.0 | 77.0 | 77.0 | 77.0 | 77.0 |
| I. BB Drop | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| J. BB Height | 321.0 | 321.0 | 321.0 | 321.0 | 321.0 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 446.0 | 446.0 | 446.0 | 446.0 | 446.0 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 485.0 | 485.0 | 485.0 | 485.0 | 485.0 |
| M. Fork Offset | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| N. Wheelbase | 1147.0 | 1171.0 | 1197.0 | 1226.0 | 1256.0 |
| Crank Arm Length | |||||
| Handlebar Width | |||||
| Recommended Rider Height | 147.0 – 160.0 | 157.0 – 170.0 | 168.0 – 180.0 | 178.0 – 191.0 | 188.0 – 201.0 |
| Stem Length |
Inspiration From the Past
According to Salsa’s product team, this Beargrease refresh draws inspiration from two previous platforms. It pulls from both the exploration-focused Heyday and the race-oriented Beargrease. When combined, you get a bike that can handle a wider variety of riding styles.
Beargrease Retail & Frame Details
Beargrease C Frameset: $1.999
Beargrease C GX AXS: $5,999
Beargrease C Eagle 90: $4,299
Beargrease C Eagle 70: $3,299
Beargrease Eagle 70: $1,999
Beargrease C CUES 11: $2,320
Frameset Details:
- Frame weight: 5 lb. 9 oz. with axles, collar, headset, and uncut steerer
- Frame: Beargrease Carbon
- Color: Twilight Purple
- Fork: Bearpaw Carbon
- Headset: FSA NO.57E-T
- Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 150mm
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 197mm
The new Beargrease is available now through Salsa Cycles. To check out the full build kit details, they can be found on the Salsa website; click the link below.