I dig this fat bike! Salsa Mukluk Deore $1600 | Unbox + Review + Weigh
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 07. 2024
- Thinking of getting fat this Winter? The Salsa Mukluk fat bike should definitely be on your radar. I'm glad my buddy Wade let me geek out and unbox it with him. Priced at $1,600 for the Shimano Deore build, it packs some serious bang for the buck. If you're curious about the carbon builds, I discuss those too... Pray for snow :) #fatbiking #salsamukluk
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Just watched your video on Mukluk three times and then went out the door and bought one at Sweet Ride Cycling in Nova Scotia. Thanks to both of you because now l am going to have a fat winter.
Wayne, I'm super excited for you! Have a fantastic Winter of riding:)
Super thorough review dude. Thanks! Seriously, it was one of the more informative reviews I've seen. I was convinced to go with the NX until I saw this. Because of your detail and how it related to my riding style, I'm now I'm going to seriously consider the Deore. Thank you!
Butterbeasty thanks for watching and commenting- glad you found it useful :) ride on!!
I now know more about bikes than ever before. Lot's of great details that will help me on future decisions for my next ride. Thanks again Alan.
Garrett, if you come out here in the Winter I'll get ya on a fat bike and you'll be blown away... btw I'm still jealous of all your fish pics!! -- hope to see ya at the wedding in AZ in Nov :)
Great no-nonsense review that convinced me to finally pull the trigger. Nice bike out of the box and after a couple of upgrades it's a pure perfection.
Attila, congrats on your new bike - I'm jealous! enjoy the ride!
Havenât watched it but already âlikedâ it! Thanks Alan!
thanks, edge8edge!
Love your channel. Info is spectacular and love the intro screamsđ
Thanks for your kind words, Beau - much appreciated :)
Awesome! I got the Deore version of the Beargrease in August. I found the Deore to be great performance wise, but needs a 32 tooth front chainring for me.
Elevation, the Beargrease is a such fun bike, and FAST... no wonder you need the bigger front ring :) I'm sure you're loving it! - everyone seems to dig the Deore groupo - heavy but reliable... anyhoo, thanks for watching and commenting- Ride on!!
One of the best reviews I have ever watched!
Thanks, William :) - ride on!
I've been riding my Mukluk 3 year-round in Southwestern Colorado for just over 6 years - it's been great, still solid as a rock, I love it. Snow riding has improved my overall MTB skills so much - snow riding is so much fun, and the solitude is amazing. My summer riding buddies just don't understand - they say it's too much hassle getting dressed to go riding in the winter, and it's too cold, etc. It's no different from XC skiing (which they do, but can't see the similarities), but a ton more fun - you can go a lot faster, and you actually have brakes! Endless fun ...
Thanks for watching and commenting, Terry đ glad youâre enjoying riding on snow- it truly is magical!
Excellent review. Answered all my Qâs. TY
Ranger42, glad it was useful! Ride on :)
Fat bike noob here shopping around for my first ride and THIS is the review I have been looking for. THANK YOU!
Thanks, glad it was helpful đ€
Loving the content so far!
thanks Tacos&TwoWheels - love that name!
Just love your delivery ,Chapeau.
Thanks, Stephen! ride on :)
Great review man - all good info, no BS. This bike and a Farley 5 are on my short list. New SUB here.
thanks for the kind words, Smokey Canuck - you can't go wrong with either bike - ride on!
No body speaks âBikeâ better than you do. Amazing review.
thanks for the kind words, Richard!
Great job on this review! Been lasting after a fat bikes for past two winters.
The alloy build with few small upgrades down the road would be a terrific addition to my stable...the challenge is how to convince my better half that 4th bike is what I need đđ
hahaha! thanks for watching and commenting - best of luck with the convincing your better half :). Ride on!
Great honest review! Refreshing compared to big bike networks who only promote their advertisers!
k04s4 - thanks for watching and commenting... I appreciate your input!
Great review ! Just sold my Gen 1 Mukluk. Sounds like the 2021 is going to be as bombproof as mine was. In all the years I rode in Canada in the winter all I replaced was my chain. Salsa makes a great entry level Fatty.
thanks for commenting, Phil - yep, I don't think you can go wrong with this bike for the this price :) ride on!
Good stuff, thanks for the review!!
glad you enjoyed, Old Man Fat Bike - ride on!
Thanks for presenting the Mukluk. Take care. -Kid
Kid, thanks for watching and commenting... and being purveyors of cycling stoke :) - ride on!
I love my Mukluk! Great video
thanks Lloyd, I love mine too! Ride on!
Another great production!
Thanks, David - ride on!
Excelent review. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
This was a good review - thank you.
GR28, thanks for watching and commenting :)
Love Salsa fat bikes! My 2016 Beargrease X5 is a great , affordable and durable ride. Only upgrades are carbon seatpost,bar and a FiziK tundra 3 saddle.
Ride on,Alan!
Thanks for sharing!
Great knowledgeable video. Thank you
thanks for watching and commenting, Kevin - ride on!
Nice review! đđŒ
thanks, I appreciate you watching and commenting :) -ride on!
Great review!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Random Videoscom :) Ride on!
That bike looks amazing.
Presto, I agree... it's pretty sweet :)
Living in central London, we don't have snow, we don't have sand and, well, we don't really have any place to ride a fat bike but after watching that -- I want one -- great stuff DT, thank you. N+1.....always.
Lots of sand on the banks of the Thames when the tide goes out, Lee. Thoroughly enjoyed fatbiking there when I lived there. Have a look at the Thames fatbiking films I made what seems like an eternity ago!
Lee, you crack me up :) thanks for the comment - ride on!!!
Flyingscottyman, I'm gonna look up your videos - thanks!
I've been researching fat bikes and every time I think I've decided on what to get, I see one of these videos that sways me in another direction!
Haha! Theyâre all pretty similar, so I hope ya pull the trigger and get out and ride đđ thanks for watching đ
@@DirtyTeethMTB I got a surly ice cream truck! My friends don't appreciate this. lol. thanks for letting me share! Super excited to ride. It comes next week.
@@annwilkens2066 so excited for you!!! enjoy it!!!
Very helpful.. Thank you....
Thanks for watching and commenting, Edwin - ride on!
I have a Mukluk, and I am running 27.5 wheel set in summer, and switch back to 4.8 in winter.
That sounds like a SWEET setup, Wayne - thanks for sharing :)
Your introduction always make laugh đ
Glad to be of use somehow :)đ
Good price point for for standard hubs and tubeless ready wheels -bike already. Carbon fork and 1x11-51 - YUM!
Exactly! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Fantastic insight on this bike! I am seriously looking at one for riding on the beach. Any insight as to how these work in sand based on your experience? Appreciate your time putting together this review!
Hi Jason, fat bikes in general do well on sand... like snow, there needs to be some compaction, but bikes with the widest tires have the best float, so the Mukluk would serve you well compared to most other fat bikes out there... hope that helps! Ride on :)
My wife has a mukluk and she loves it!
Right on, Deuce :) Thanks for sharing... ride on!
Think I just got the last AL one on the planet. Super nice. Highly recommend.
Haha, I don't doubt it, Michael - enjoy the bike!
ayy never bin first to comment on a video haha, love your contentđđ
Linus - great to have ya as the first comment :) - ride on!
Subscribed. Don't know why but I trust ya!đ
haha, thanks for the sub, M Hilde... don't know why you'd trust me, either!! Ride on :)
Great run down of this bike and the new line of Mukluks. I love my Mukluk! By far the most all around capable bike in my quiver. Do you Plus Plus?
I love my Muk too... it's perfect for a schmuck like me
Great review. Bonus points for not using the E word in your explanation of the Mukluk name. Subscribed eh !
Thanks for watching and commenting :). Ride on!!!
Picked up a Power Purple Mukluk. Looks good and stands out. Donât know what I would even upgrade (aside from adding bolts)
Congrats, Michael! I must say, I'm a bit jealous :) - Ride on!
Awesome Video review man. As soon as these puppies come back on the market Iâm buying
Iâve watched this review twice! Itâs that greatđ„
RoughPatchRoads - yeah, it's a pretty sweet bike - hope ya get your hands on one soon :)
Outstanding
Thanks, Gary đđ
Spitân the truth man. Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting, Shane :) Ride on!
Saw the Mono Lake clip. I rode that lap around the lake on my fatbike. I think you may have been the one that plotted out that route? Brutal silt on the far side of the lake. Had to walk parts even with fat tires. Haha. Great fun though.
Yep, Medium Rick - I did plot that route out :) - sometimes it's great riding, and sometimes it's tons of HAB... depends on season, weather, and motorized use... ps - the pic in the video is from Paoha Island in the middle of the lake... canoed out there once with my fat bike... it was amazing, like riding on the moon (or at least what I imagine it to be)... unfortunately, USFS came across my blog and said riding a bike on Paoha is illegal and asked me not to advertise it... but bikepacker.com still has the article up if you're curious: bikepacker.com/paddle-pedal-paoha-island-mono-lake-ca/
@@DirtyTeethMTB cool.thanks!
Great Review... Thanks! Which is more versatile this or Bear Grease? Especially for rough trail riding
The Gefster - Thanks for watching and commenting :) both are versatile, depends on your riding style... Mukluk is more for long days in the saddle, bikepacking, etc... a more upright, comfy geometry... it can accept 5" tires on 100mm rims (26")... so can be super floaty on soft, deep snow. Beargrease is more like a cross country race bike with fat tires... more aggressive, racey geometry... more for riding groomed nordic trails and going fast... both are killer bikes, and both can hang on rough trails and accept a squishy fork and plus wheels to make a one bike quiver for summer singletrack... hope that helps a little... ride on!
I dunno but i love this guy
hahahaha!!! Thanks ha ha :)
Great video on the mukluk. Do you have a video or thought about making one comparing it with the beargrease.
Hi Jeff, I'd love to make a video on the Beargrease... but I don't have access to one, unfortunately... sorry!
got one love it, ride everyday in the north cascades (price is right)
thanks for watching and commenting riverbelowmountain... luck you got one - from what I hear they sold through super quick :) - ride on!
SPoT deck on the wall. Cool
Haha, sharp eye, John :) Ride on!
Realistically Iâll do the Aluminum. It wont be my main bike. So Al will work fine. But the teal colored looks amazing!!
Ya, I agree, Julio... it's hard to justify the extra $$$ for the carbon - doesn't mean we can't dream :)
@@DirtyTeethMTB Besides the money issue there is still the problem of carbon being extremely hard to recycle.
That 'his' version of the aluminum is now on my radar. Is I.T.I. on yours? Thanks Alan and Wade!
yotersmitt, I think I'm gonna do JayP's Fat Pursuit in Jan, but the ITI is a huge commitment... so I don't think so... but I've said that before :) hmmm...
Holy crap this guy knows his shit!!!
Haha đ
Dude, just recently came across your channel and absolutely love your style!!! Any thoughts on ditching the 1Xor 2X for say a Rohloff setup with a belt?
Gordon, thanks for you kind words :) I've personally never owned a bike with IGH, but I have gotten nothing but pleasant feedback from clients... I've also had good success with installing pinion/gates drive, etc for clients... so, yeah... definitely a viable option! ride on!!
@@DirtyTeethMTB clients??? I saw you at one time owned a bike shop but closed it, do you take on any side projects aka custom builds for folks,?
@@GordonA-Jr yes, I owned a shop in California, and sold it 2 years ago when we moved to Idaho... I still have my workshop and help out old clients and friends, but I'm mostly retired from wrenching :). Ride on!!
Only bad part of the build is those Samox cranks/BB. Swapped to a dub BB and GX cranks and it saved 1.2lbs. Great value though.
Edit - I also have ran the M5100 drivetrain and have absolutely no complaints. It's heavy, but cheap and reliable. I also stole some bolts to replace the rubber plugs all over the fork and frame.
Ray, thanks for watching and commenting - yeah, those cranks are definitely the low point of the spec... Wade is already talking about switching cranks, so I'll let him know about your 1.2lbs of rotational weight savings... ride on!
Now if only I could find one that's available and also fits me.
Jeff- I know, right? they're impossible to find right now... I'm looking to upgrade next year now...
That Men's Salsa Mukluk Fat Tire Bike sounds groovy,but I will pass on the drinking beer!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Patrick - ride on!
@@DirtyTeethMTB ,Your welcome,and thank you @Dirty Teeth MTB!
Thanks for the review. Any thoughts on how you would compare the build specs on the 2020 Mukluk with the SRAM Eagle SX versus the 2021 Mukluk with Deore 11?
Hi R W - 2020 v 2021 are super similar builds... my wife's mtb has eagle nx and it's great for an entry-level 12speed setup... obviously it has one more gear than the deore 11... the weight is very similar... and some people prefer the more "definitive" feel of Sram shifting over the softer touch of Shimano - both are great builds for the price IMO - hope that helps!
@@DirtyTeethMTB is the Eagle SX 12sp?
@@2cyclebikeraricstreet195 yes, eagle sx is 12sp and you can mix and match with other components in the eagle line (ie sx shifter with gx derailleur, etc) ride on!
Nice pitch thanks
thanks for watching and commenting, Kevin - ride on!
I was looking at the trek farley 7. What do you think compared to this one you just posted. Thanks
I think the Farley has more geometry more like a Salsa Beargrease... and they both come spec'd w/ 27.5 wheels... both are great for firm/groomed snow/ trail riding... the Mukluk is more relaxed, comfy for longer days in the saddle, multi-day bikepacking adventures, and flotation over softer snow - all are great bikes, and if you want a dropper and suspension fork, the Farley 7 is up your alley... just depends on the terrain/your riding style
let's ride ! ! !
Let's go, Bobby! Let me know if you make out here to the Wood River Valley in Idaho, and I'll show ya around :)
@@DirtyTeethMTB same here vise verse .. look me up in southern Cal will grab a bite some taco's , run the street, beaches, mountains,
river beds ,have a blast my brother. great job .. that's a big
10-4 !
Can the disc breaks be changed to bigger ones in diameter (180mm or bigger)???.
looks like you can go up to 180mm front and rear by using appropriate adapters, according to their website... but you might want to double check with Salsa to confirm - ride on!
Now looking at this bike. Sold my El Mariachi SS, buying a Range Finder for bikepacking comfort BUst really want a fat bike after this long Cdn winter on my gravel bike. Is the Mukluk worth it? It sure seems like it
Hoser7 - the aluminum Mukluk is pretty hard to beat at that price point... if ya can find one! ride on :)
How would you compare this to the Trek Farley 5? By spec
Hi Brian, thanks for commenting... I haven't ridden a Farley 5, and not that familiar with it... but after checking out the specs on the website - looks like a pretty sweet bike for the buck... seems like it's more oriented towards firm snow/groomed, and geometry more similar to Salsa Beargrease, as well as the 27.5 wheel spec... whereas the Mukluk is for longer days in the saddle/multi-day bikepacking adventures, floatier on softer snow... I like that the Farley comes with a dropper post, but don't like the 1x10 drivetrain - anyhoo... depending on what terrain/your riding style... seems like a great option :) - Ride on!
How does this compare to your old one? Is a used one still good value or worth spending the money for newer?
The newer geometry is better than my old one IMO - so if buying used, Iâd keep it within the last few years⊠ride on!
@@DirtyTeethMTB thank you!
How tall is your buddy? I noticed the bike was a large. How does it fit?
Heâs 6â and loves the bike- got plus wheels and rides it year round
What do u think of the Salsa Bucksaw?
Shani, I think the bucksaw is a super fun bike, especially if you are riding it year round, on dirt, etc... ride on!
ya man your channel's great !!! nice review !!! sellin me on one !!!
thanks 5kidmonty, I appreciate it... I think I sold myself on one :)
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Thanks, DAS - appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment :)
That extra price of China manufactured parts & frames is hurting. You'd think more companies would begin manufacturing in USA, or South America. Just received a Wren fork for the 2021 Mukluk deore. Bike brands give you the lamest & dullest frame colors. Keeping the Terrene 29x2.8 tires throughout the year. And today, with Snowstorm Olive over us, I've installed the Cakeeater studded. Nothing prevents me from my obsessive after-dinner ride.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Would an XL version of this be suitable for a 6ft 5 guy.
Hi Stephen, Salsa recommends an XL for 6'2" and up... thanks for watching and commenting!
Salsa v Surly? which one? Keep Safe! Love from England xx
Sheila, depends on the specific bike... but in general Salsa offers more for my style of riding... thanks for watching and commenting :)
I canât order it any where. Anyone know where cux everywhere sold out
Bummer, yeah looks like theyâre pretty much sold out until next year - good bike...
I like the videos I just hate the sound before each category.
thanks for watching and your input, ecoworks :) - ride on!
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back at ya, Corey! ride on :)
I yous ford mercon automatic transmission fluid in my break lines
Thanks for watching and sharing, Thomas - ride on!
Hi comming from 29+ biking can you please tell me how much you have used a fatbike in non snowy elements.... Snow her in Denmark are not so commen anymore... Cheers and have good one and thanks for the love for bikes :-)
Hi Rasmus, I've used my fat bike a bunch in non-snowy elements... but I usually switch to a plus wheelset for Summer/dirt riding... I prefer a plus bike setup for dirt, and save the fat for snow and sand... thanks for watching and commenting - ride on!
@@DirtyTeethMTB do you have any point of view regarding mukluk 26x4.6 and 27.5x 4.5 Farley. The difference between 27.5 and 29er bikes are huge for my type of riding will the Farley beat the mukluk when it comes to the tire size cheers
@@rasmusredfire2667 I've found that 26" fat bike wheels/tires have a similar diameter as 29" mtb wheels/tires... whereas 27.5" fat bike wheels/tires ride more like 29+ mtb wheels/tires - hope that helps!
@@DirtyTeethMTB Big thanks it looks like the mukluk in the background in the video is with 29+ wheels....if so how is it. Iâm coming from beargrease 29+ and I love it ...have a good one
@@rasmusredfire2667 the mukluk in the bg isn't 29+, just regular 26" fat ... I've ridden a ti carver gnarvester 29+ for years, and really enjoy it for summer bikepacking... IMO a mukluk with 26" fat and 29+ wheelsets would have you covered for pretty much any adventure, any terrain, any season... ride on!
*Stoked
*Quiver
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Oh god...
Thanks for watching and commenting, pr - ride on!
My Mukluk rear tires isn't round, causing bouncing.
Whoa... interesting... you should contact Salsa or your the shop you bought the bike from... that doesn't sound healthy... best of luck and thanks for watching the video!
I have the salsa TimberJack 29er I want to upgrade to a fat bike mukluk for the price in your opinion is this a fat bike for a fat guy I love my TimberJack but I want to ride different some times
Richard, the timberjack is a great bike too... depending on the terrain you ride, and if you have snow in your region, the mukluk might be more versatile? you can't go wrong with either, as long as you're riding! be well :)
SALSA SAWBUCK 2, U'L HAVE TO PRY IT FROM MY FROZEN DEAD HANDS!!
Love it!!! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
DID ANYONE NOTICE THAT IM DYSLEXIC -- 'BUCKSAW 2'!!
I knew what you meant đ canât beat a full squish fatty!
Or 2699$ in Canada đšđŠ
Thanks for watching and commenting đ€
Avid BB7 cable disc brakes are shit. DOT brake fluid supposedly performs better than mineral oil brake fluid in cold temperatures i.e. in snow and ice when it is likely the fat bikes will be ridden.
Alex - thanks for watching and commenting... ride on!
Dirty Teeth mentions DOT brake fluid in the video. Good to reiterate.
@@anywhereroam9698 thanks for chiming in... :) ride on!
A year later and the bike is $550 more. #ThanksObama
Hahaha, thanks for watching and commenting, Clint! Ride on :)
why is purple a hers bike?
Floppy Donger, thanks for watching and commenting :) - I actually like the purple better than the army green... it's the color I'd get if I were buying the bike :). By saying you can get his and hers aluminum bikes for the same price as one carbon bike, I didn't mean to imply that purple has to be "hers"... sorry for any confusion - ride on!
@@DirtyTeethMTB hell ya my dude. thanks for the video.
Buy a Farley 9.6
Sham, get one in my hands and I'll review it :) I rode a Farley a couple years ago and dug it... thanks for watching and commenting!
Dirty Teeth MTB they run a little small
@@shamrock4840 good to know, thanks :)
Aluminum > carbon unless you are racing for money or made out of it I guess.
Patrick, I love it! - racing for money or made out of it... I guess that makes me an aluminum kinda guy :)
Salsa Mukluk or
Specialized Fatboy đ€·ââïž
Canât go wrong with either, Daniel đđ
@@DirtyTeethMTB went with the FATBOY SE. love itđ....
ready for summerâïžfun
@@REPUBLI_CAN you lucked out. they stopped making it
Until you get a flat tire
Thanks for watching and commenting, toucan V2 :)