Salsa Marrakesh
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Salsa Marrakesh. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
16 reasons to buy
- A triple butted cromoly steel frame and fork proved staunch under wear and tear.
- The many bosses allow full panniers, 3x water bottles, triple fork mounts and more.
- Shifting with the Shimano Deore 3x9 drivetrain was precise and accurate.
- A low granny-gear of 26x34t (21 gear inches) lets laden tourers scale gnarly ascents.
- After 500 miles, 36 hole WTB ST i19 rims stayed true under heavy loads.
- Alternator dropouts allow users to run the Marrakesh as a singlespeed or geared bike with either quick-release or thru-axles, using either a Rohloff internal or freehub.
- Alternator dropouts also allow riders to switch between a shorter, whippier, faster wheelbase or a longer one for stability over long distances.
- TRP Spyre / Hayes CX Expert mechanical brakes were reliable and easy to maintain.
- Vibration is dampened by this rig’s steel frame, leather saddle and wide 42c tires.
- Marrakesh frames accommodate 700x40c tires with fenders and 29”x2.0 without.
- All models come with the custom-fit Marrakesh Alternator 135 Low Deck rear rack.
- Racks are specced to tote up to 59.5lbs of cargo in the rear and 33lbs in front.
- The Drop Bar Brooks is appointed with a durable Brooks B17 leather saddle.
- On the left chainstay, a mount is provided to carry two spare spokes.
- Reviewers found that color-coded bar-tape and decals made for a sharp finish.
- A kickstand plate is welded into the frame, for easy parking of your beladen bike.
4 reasons not to buy
- The triple-butted 4130 chromoly tubeset is a sturdy though heavy choice.
- Problems were reported with compatibility for non-Salsa branded rear racks.
- One reviewer felt that Salsa’s decals and anodized components were unattractive.
- Fender stays sometimes interfered with Salsa’s Down Under rack.
Bottom line
Salsa’s Marrakesh is a resilient tourer that has stayed more-or-less the same since it’s release in 2015. Although the flatbar model is gone and brake and tire options have changed, Salsa has seen little reason to deviate from a solid world-touring setup. In remote areas, the Marrakesh was easy to maintain and tune. Owners said this rig was comfortable over long distances on different terrain, largely due to the triple-butted chromoly frame. One of the few drawbacks of this bike and it’s frame’s bombproof nature was a significant weight penalty. Owners enjoyed the variation in ride quality offered by the Alternator Dropouts, which allow riders to choose from short or longer chainstays and to set up their bike as geared or singlespeed with either a freehub or internal Rohloff hub.Expert Reviews
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