| 29" wheeled mountain bikes are here to stay. The | | | | full Shimano XT group except the Race Face Deus |
| combination of less rolling resistance, more stability and | | | | crankset. The Rock Shox Reba is one of the best |
| increased traction make people fall in love with the | | | | cross country forks around. Lots of adjustability and it |
| way they ride. The Salsa Mamasita is a bike that has | | | | comes with a handlebar mounted lockout. Handlebar, |
| all the benefits of the big wheels with an amazing | | | | stem, seatpost and rims are all Salsa. Most companies |
| frame and awesome build kit. While not an entry level | | | | house brand parts are usually a step down but Salsa |
| bike, the Mamasita is a great value. | | | | is a well respected component maker in their own |
| As the heart of any bike is the frame that's where we | | | | right. The weight comes in around 25 lbs for the |
| will start. The main triangle and chain stays are made | | | | complete bike. With some parts swaps you can make |
| of Scandium tubing with a wishbone carbon fiber seat | | | | it lighter but it's pretty solid as is. |
| stay. Scandium is an element when alloyed with | | | | The ride is classic hard tail combined with big wheels. |
| aluminum increases fatigue life, strength and ride quality. | | | | Snappy and fast the Salsa Mamasita is a fun bike to |
| This mixed with the carbon fiber makes for a light but | | | | ride. It likes to be ridden hard. But for all of it's racy feel |
| strong frame. The front triangle is fairly standard | | | | it's still quite comfortable. The larger diameter wheels |
| looking with very clean welds. The real magic happens | | | | do a good job of muting the smaller bumps and the |
| out back. Both the seatstays and chainstays are | | | | design of the stays seems to take the edge off of |
| flattened ovals, much wider than they are tall. The aim | | | | sharper hits. Power transfer is solid favoring out of the |
| is to increase torsional rigidity while allowing a little | | | | saddle attacks. The Mamasita is at home on a cross |
| vertical compliance for a more comfortable ride. | | | | country race course but don't shy away from it if you |
| You can get the Mamasita as a frame or a complete | | | | are looking for an all round mountain bike. |
| bike. The complete package is a very nice build with a | | | | |