Comments on: Interbike 2009: Ride Report- Salsa Selma Single Speed 29″er

By: pghryder

pghryder — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:54:10 +0000

I have been on my Selma since summer.

I love it!

I went from a Pro 29 to this and I think it rides smooooth. Just like rubberboy said, with the wheels and suspension. I got Mikesee (lacemine29) to build me some wheels and a Black Sheep Ti fork…butter. It makes for a lightweight set up.

I’m around 170 and tend to push a bigger gear when SSing and I haven’t had any flex issues.

By: RubberBoy

RubberBoy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:01:46 +0000

+1 on Scandium/AL

This material is fantastic: great power transfer, light almost as carbon, and cheap…
It beats Ti for racing, offers you more confidence to abuse than carbon, and won’t rust like steel.

Harsh did you say? That’s why you got cushy wheels and suspension (if you opt for one, unlike myself).

The only considerable downfall is lifespan. Al will fatigue and eventually crack. Then again, cheap to replace.

By: Big29

Big29 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:53:34 +0000

Jeff,

Yes the Selma will definitely handle you at 220#. I go between 200-210 most of the time and it rides great. I ride mine rigid with a White Bro Rock Solid and it loves to go fast. Mine weighs 20.6 lbs. with XT cranks, ring dinger, Surly 18t cog, Hope SS hubs and Arches.

Jason

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:41:48 +0000

Jeff… what would your calibrated elbow guess would be the weight difference between Selma and the Flight?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:14:00 +0000

That is a sexy bike.. not sure about it being able to handle a clyde like me @ 220. Its a lot lighter than my Flight.. I know that from picking one up at the shop.