Comments on: Interbike 2008: Salsa Selma Ride Report http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:07:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Super Cool Bike Shop http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60901 Super Cool Bike Shop Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:25:52 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60901 We just received a demo version of this bike and so far we've heard great things. I'm actually waiting until the demo period is over and I can turn this into my personal daily rider :) We just received a demo version of this bike and so far we’ve heard great things. I’m actually waiting until the demo period is over and I can turn this into my personal daily rider :)

]]> By: boomking http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60746 boomking Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:23 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60746 What size is your Mama- I might be interested in it! since its "broken" it must be dirt cheap right? What size is your Mama- I might be interested in it! since its “broken” it must be dirt cheap right?

]]> By: Warren http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60738 Warren Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:13:31 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60738 Brian, My Mamasita is cracking at the clearcoat just behind the seatpost as well (where the scandium joins the carbon). Salsa declined to replace the frame and reported it wouldn't fail. I am the original purchaser and know of several others who have either been denied a replacement or in a few instances been sent a replacement. Salsa is NOT consistent with respect to this issue. My LBS did tell me they have it straight from Salsa that I won't have a failure at that joint. So. . . now that Salsa is on the hook, should anything happen to me while riding it. . . . I guess that would be a question for general counsel. On the other hand, I have several other Salsa products I'm happy with. For now, I will ride the bike and if the crack becomes more of a problem (because it cracked there for a reason-movement), I'll take it back in and argue my case a little further. Also, riders in my neck of the woods won't touch a Salsa product now due to the recent warranty experiences, unfounded or not. Brian,

My Mamasita is cracking at the clearcoat just behind the seatpost as well (where the scandium joins the carbon). Salsa declined to replace the frame and reported it wouldn’t fail. I am the original purchaser and know of several others who have either been denied a replacement or in a few instances been sent a replacement. Salsa is NOT consistent with respect to this issue. My LBS did tell me they have it straight from Salsa that I won’t have a failure at that joint. So. . . now that Salsa is on the hook, should anything happen to me while riding it. . . . I guess that would be a question for general counsel. On the other hand, I have several other Salsa products I’m happy with. For now, I will ride the bike and if the crack becomes more of a problem (because it cracked there for a reason-movement), I’ll take it back in and argue my case a little further. Also, riders in my neck of the woods won’t touch a Salsa product now due to the recent warranty experiences, unfounded or not.

]]> By: JK http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60564 JK Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:50:38 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60564 Oh, forgot to mention the only gripe I have: slight creaking from the EBB. It seems to require regular retightening and I've also relubricated it once. But that is sort of a feature of the wedge style Bushnell EBB. Oh, forgot to mention the only gripe I have: slight creaking from the EBB. It seems to require regular retightening and I’ve also relubricated it once. But that is sort of a feature of the wedge style Bushnell EBB.

]]> By: JK http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60550 JK Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:16:12 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60550 I've been riding and smiling with a Selma for three months now. The rear doesn't feel soft but I wouldn't call it hard either. I never feel any movement there, but it really seems to take the edge out of hard impacts. Part of it might be the 29" wheel size though. I've been running Racing Ralph Evo 2.25 at 33 psi. The ride is solid but gentle. The lateral stiffness mentioned in the Interbike ride report is definitely noticeable making the Selma feel very efficient. I’ve been riding and smiling with a Selma for three months now. The rear doesn’t feel soft but I wouldn’t call it hard either. I never feel any movement there, but it really seems to take the edge out of hard impacts. Part of it might be the 29″ wheel size though. I’ve been running Racing Ralph Evo 2.25 at 33 psi. The ride is solid but gentle. The lateral stiffness mentioned in the Interbike ride report is definitely noticeable making the Selma feel very efficient.

]]> By: Steve http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60410 Steve Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:04:04 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60410 http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1062473_-1___ This is a bargain frame available at Performance. Now with 25% off, plus $25 +/- shipping gets it delivered for $175. If you risk the repair and ride option, please take out a significant insurance policy payable to your dependents or family on death or dismemberment. Enjoy. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1062473_-1___

This is a bargain frame available at Performance. Now with 25% off, plus $25 +/- shipping gets it delivered for $175. If you risk the repair and ride option, please take out a significant insurance policy payable to your dependents or family on death or dismemberment. Enjoy.

]]> By: El Monkey http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60395 El Monkey Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:42:11 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60395 If my broke and if Salsa would refuse warranty replacement, my theory is: hacksaw, flex plate and bolts. Convert it to a construction as on the Siren Song, if possible, by removing the inner parts of the stays, bolt them to a ti/carbon plate and try to attach the plate to the BB somewhere. Probably not realistic, but if it works then you've got a perfect travel bike - just remove the rear section and put it in a case. If you have got the workshop, the engineering skills and the time to do it, that is. If my broke and if Salsa would refuse warranty replacement, my theory is: hacksaw, flex plate and bolts. Convert it to a construction as on the Siren Song, if possible, by removing the inner parts of the stays, bolt them to a ti/carbon plate and try to attach the plate to the BB somewhere.

Probably not realistic, but if it works then you’ve got a perfect travel bike – just remove the rear section and put it in a case.

If you have got the workshop, the engineering skills and the time to do it, that is.

]]> By: boomking http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60394 boomking Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:21:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60394 That frame is shot. Every frame material has a fatigue life and that frame has reached it. I agree with GT. I also weld (aluminum,steel,bronze, etc, etc) I wouldn't touch a torch to it. Also its scandium not aluminum. Would make a great shop stool, using the rear end and a seat post and seat! That frame is shot. Every frame material has a fatigue life and that frame has reached it. I agree with GT. I also weld (aluminum,steel,bronze, etc, etc) I wouldn’t touch a torch to it. Also its scandium not aluminum. Would make a great shop stool, using the rear end and a seat post and seat!

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60390 Guitar Ted Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:13:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60390 Simon: The frame is no good! Please do not try to repair it yourself. Welding aluminum is one thing, but heat treating it and artificially aging it is another, highly specific and technical process. If your friend was the original purchaser he may have a warranty claim with Salsa. Check that out, but please do not try to repair it yourself. It could lead to serious injury or death. Really! Simon: The frame is no good! Please do not try to repair it yourself. Welding aluminum is one thing, but heat treating it and artificially aging it is another, highly specific and technical process.

If your friend was the original purchaser he may have a warranty claim with Salsa. Check that out, but please do not try to repair it yourself. It could lead to serious injury or death. Really!

]]> By: Simon http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/23/interbike-2008-salsa-selma-ride-report/comment-page-1/#comment-60389 Simon Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:48:33 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1235#comment-60389 I recently was given Dos Niner frame from a friend who had broke the weld apart at the left chain stay and dropout. He weighs 260ibs and didn't believe he could use it again without it braking. I wanted to know if I have it welded will It need extra reinforcement? I also found cracked paint on the welds behind the head tube. Is it no good? I recently was given Dos Niner frame from a friend who had broke the weld apart at the left chain stay and dropout. He weighs 260ibs and didn’t believe he could use it again without it braking. I wanted to know if I have it welded will It need extra reinforcement? I also found cracked paint on the welds behind the head tube. Is it no good?

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