Whether it is your first trail bike, your next hardtail, or your new bikepacking build, the Rangefinder has a versatility that is easy to love. With the Rangefinder, Salsa set out to create an affordable hardtail with a stable trail-oriented geometry. Pairing this build with Shimano’s trail tested Deore group set, you get 11 gears to take the edge off the climbs. Big 29in. wheels and plush 2.6in. Maxxis tires, roll easily over roots and rocks. An RST Aerial front fork softens the hits when you roll through rock gardens and pop off drops. And a Tranz-X dropper post takes you from comfortably seated in the climbs, to flowing freely on the descents at the push of a lever. If this is your first bike with a dropper post, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
- Light and strong 6061 aluminum frame with a stable trail-oriented geometry that feels great on the ups, the downs, and everywhere in between
- RST Aerial front for has 120mm of air-sprung travel, a lockout for climbing and rebound adjustment for that glued to the ground feeling
- Shimano Deore 1 x 11 drivetrain is rugged, reliable, and affordable, providing fast accurate shifts even in rough terrain
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes offer precise speed control in all conditions
- Internal cable routing keeps your cables safe from trail hazards and has a nice clean look
- Tranz-X dropper post gives you somewhere to sit when you need it and gets your seat out of the way when you don't. XS am SM – 100mm drop. MD-XL – 130mm drop
- Maxxis Rekon has a versatile, fast rolling tread pattern that bites into hard and soft terrain with ease and has taller side lugs for extra grip in the corners
- EXO tire casing reinforces the sidewalls, adding strength without compromising handling
- WTB Volt saddle is comfy and supportive on rides of any length. Volt is a size medium – 142 x 265mm
- Mounts for bottles, frame bags and more
- Frame is dual wheel compatible, coming with 29in. tires but able to use 27.5in. tires all the way up to 3in. wide
- Due to challenges with supply chain, components may be substituted for comparable parts at any time. The listed build is how MEC intended your bike to arrive, though the manufacturer may need to make a tweak or two to get you riding sooner
