Review: 2018 Salsa Mukluk GX
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Russ, you seem to be the only person with an in-depth review/presentation of the Mukluk. I'm surprised Salsa doesn't create sales content to outline the features of the bike. If you can get your hands (and cheeks) on a newer version, you should get a lot of views.
Your cheeks....haha!!
Nice review. And yes, what a hefty price tag. I haven’t read all the comments so forgive me if I repeat someone. I would have also added to the “dislike” column is how fast stock SRAM chains rust! I have a 2020 Giant Yukon 1 with SRAM cassette and NX derailleur and the chain rusted in less than a week. I am incessant about keeping the drivetrain clean and was so surprised. Ended up spending some coin (like $80) on a new upgraded chain. If Salsa is listening, no chain on a $3500 bike should rust in the amount of time you had the bike!
Love the channel, and the cycling postcards we got from y’all( that of which we are framing instead of mailing to someone!)
Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing y’all in your new space soon! Merry Xmas to both of you.
Great and candid review
Really cool hearing a review from someone who is exactly my size. Thanks for the word sounds!
Another great review Russ. I love my 16' GX SUS Mukluk. Just like you, the grips were also my only dislike. I switched them out for some Ergon GS MTB. A dropper post to make descending a lil easier would be nice.
Agreed! And I don’t recall if he mentioned it in the video, but this bike is set up for internal dropper routing. 👌
4.8 on 26in WORKS GR8 IN THE SNOW U SHOW!! SEAT AND GRIPS BLO!!! FAB REVIEW FOR REAL-WORLD BIKING!!
Great review! You mentioned about commuting with this bike. Was curious what you do for maintenance on it during the winter months in respect to the road salt/chemicals that get on the bike? Do you wash it down after every ride? Extra oil to prevent moisture from getting into the seals? Thanks for your work!
Nice review. Thanks for mentioning inseam and height. We are the same height, but I have 30" inseam. I agree we are in that weird zone between small and medium bikes.
I actually have a 28.5 inch inseam which really puts me between sizes. For a road bike I can ride a medium and probably would if had access to real bike paths and predictable traffic, but as I need to put a foot down frequently, I ride a small frame. I don't really ride off-road, but if I don't know where I'm going or I'm going to ride a trail or two, I have a step-thru XC bike, medium frame and 26 inch tires. I get enough ground clearance but can still put a foot down or just jump off it if needed.
6:42 Each to their own Russ!
You would be surprised how much of the low weight on the Mukluk carbon is a result of the aluminum HED rims. Wheels on a fatbike make a much larger contribution to weight and rolling then the frame. A beargrease or mukluk with standard surly rolling darryls will feel completely different.
The hand fatigue from boot packed trails can be killer. In the end, going to a suspension fork of some kind is the only thing that helps much with this. The Lauf Carbonara has made fatbiking so much more comfortable for me.
IMO, studs are an absolute MUST in Missoula with our frequent freeze/thaw cycles and rain in the winter.
Looks like we live less then a mile apart. Let's get out for a ride together sometime! I have a huge backlog of video reviews for gear I used on the GDMBR. Looks like you would be a great resource for my novice channel.
Yeah. For sure! Always like nerding out on bikes and video.
DogDudeRantsReviews do you recommend a Lauf ? Over say a Mastadon ?
Good job on this.
These bikes can be ridden on more than just snow. I live in Florida. I had the pleasure of riding this bike at our local fat tire festival. The park where the festival was held has a notorious sugar sand trail that bogs down standard MTB tires. This bike dominated this trail and restored the trail's fun. I would pick one up if you want to ride on the beach, a dirt road, basically any where you have a loose riding surface that can't support standard tires. It was my first time on a fat bike and had a blast riding the Mukluk. The Muluk and it's full sus brother has made my short list of Next Bike to Buy.
No doubt it can be ridden in more than just snow. But we live in Montana and don’t have beaches so that’s our frame of reference.
Enjoyed the review, pricey though. Have you tried the Tannus solid tire's?
Great word sounds!
I try my best :)
Super clear! My Mother language is Spanish and I actually find him very friendly
I highly recommend you give fatbikes a try in the desert. Pigeon-holing fatbikes only for use in the snow is a mistake. If you live near a desert or anywhere else with soft soil, give fatbikes a try. You won't be disappointed.
I originally bought mine for the snow. But I've found I actually ride it more in places that don't have snow.
I am really enjoying your fat bike reviews. I am interested in getting into fat tire bikes and I'm curious to where you would recommend starting? I liked your review of the Kona wo. I cannot see having a higher price point than that to get started. Do you have any recommendations that would be similar to The Kona wo? I have a local shop near me that carries framed bikes. They have low and Schram components two by 8 or 10 gears Avid disc brakes. With prices ranging between 500 and $1,000 for no suspension. In your opinion with the Kona have enough benefits for the extra money? I live in Northeast Ohio we have a fair bit of snow in the winter and kind of wet sloppy conditions spring and fall I was hoping to extend my riding season. Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Nice job on your channel.
Grips were one of the first things to change on my Salsa Timberjack SLX
Have you had a chance to ride their Beargrease?
Salsa Mucluk to you! And happy Rad Mimi to me. What do you think of Rad mini’s? I like my bike very happy with it. Probably this bike is out side of the more serious stuff you do. Still it would I feel hold up. Do you ever use trailers and if you do could you do a video on attaching them? To fat 20’ tire e-bikes? Happy Mucluk to you!!
It seems to be an excellent bike overall if you're into fatbikes - the light carbon fibre frame is especially useful considering the weight of the rest of the bike. So much rust on the drivetrain, tho - this wasn't very well oiled for what it was going through - propably also by other reviewers who ran it through its paces as well.
Hey Russ, could you elaborate on grips for touring or long rides? I'm riding a fully rigid bike and the grips are quite awful, so i think it would be nice to see what's out there, and what to consider when buying. Love the content!
I would probably go for some Ergon grips that are more ergonomically shaped and has bar ends.
Would love to see you take it off some sweet jumps 🤪
Russ, it's September now, so 2018s are getting blown out for '19 inventories and I'm thinking of selling my '11 Fargo Ti bikepacker and getting a CF Muk to do double-duty as a bikepacker with a 27.5+ wheelset. (1) Do you think this is a reasonable platform for 7-10 day, 30,000'+ vert bikepacks? (2) Do you think a Jones H-bar Loop would feel right with this stem (I would think so)? Thanks! (Love the vids!)
Cliff. Yeah I think it would make a great tourer. Hoping to get a 27.5 wheelset for it as well and put on a Jones bar :)
Great review man, the grips I will say are not the greatest. I ride a pair of ergon Ga2 fat grips. I wonder how you have liked the medium. Also, any thoughts on a Beargrease, full carbon, all mounting points starts off at $2k, brakes are not the greatest, but it is more "budget friendly" I guess you can say. Either way, I think ful carbon salsa makes some grate bikes to get you riding, bike packing and on the trails all year long
Hope to get a hold of a Beargrease to review.
Salsa Fargo vs Salsa Cutthroat ? If only you could have one bike? I’ll be using it for dirt roads and some tarmac road ... please make a comparison 👍😉 ( my next trip is 6000 miles ) ps great channel. Use the force!
Well done :)
Θα μπορουσατε σας παρακαλω να μου πειτε τιμη απο αυτο το μπαικ.ευχαριστω.
Is there a story behind the slingshot on the wall?
Gift from Bunyan Velo magazine.
Where did you test these in Missoula ???
Just up the Rattlesnake.
Good stuff. Btw, pannier is actually from French, thus pronounced pan-ee-ay.
Not sure if this works well trail riding, I'm a road cyclist, but if your hand starts going numb, flex your hand out wide a couple times, then slap your palm against your grips a couple times. Repeat as necessary. Gets the blood flowing.
I came to check to comments for this one 🤣. That was the most American pronunciation ever. I think the problem is they don’t use the French sounds properly....Mount Rain-errr anyone?
your hands going numb is circulation and strength..if you buy different grips that problem will persist..when that happens get off the bike stretch and flex and continue working your core..your still new just like me to this..all your blood going to your leggs then its cold your capalaries in your hand are contracted..I had the same problem rural riding in ohio winter.
No it’s the grips in this instance. Swapped the grips and just did a 4.5 hour fatbiking ride and had no problems. The stock grips are terrible and you might as well be holding to bare bar.
Use a camelback
Hate backpacks on a bike.