Comments on: The New 2018 Salsa Marrakesh Touring Bike https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/ Bikepacking, Bicycle Touring, Equipment, Testing, Videos Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:05:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Steven Gentil Odo https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4761 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:19:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4761 I’m in doubt…a Marrakesh or a Surly Disc Trucker. The Salsa seems so more well build then the Surly. I’m also more into Audax’s and long distance road cycling.

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4681 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4681 In reply to Ron Coscuna.

Damn! With Alternator dropouts I’ve seen people use both Blackburn Central and Surly Nice racks. The Blackburn racks with the low upper mount and height adjuster seem the better option.

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/salsa/1085740d1470217540-fargo-rear-rack-options-img_3788.jpg
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/14158045/

]]> By: Ron Coscuna https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4680 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:37:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4680 I Have 2017 Salsa Marrakesh that I love ride. I toured from San Francisco to all the way to La Paz Mexico. Just recently my stock Salsa Alternator rear rack has failed. My left support bar broke and I need to replace the rack or I cannot carry any load. The problem is I don’t want to replace it with the same product. Can anyone please give me recommendations for using some other stronger rack that will fit properly on this bike.

]]> By: Rowdy Rollins https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4621 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 02:41:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4621 Sora brifters are compatible with the rear derailleur, yes, but won’t work well with the front derailleur. A Sora triple derailleur would probably be a necessary piece to that upgrade.

]]> By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4611 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:04:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4611 In reply to Vladimir.

Yes. No idea how long the stocks will last, however.

]]> By: Joe https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4608 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:56:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4608 Thanks for the article. I’ve always liked the Marrakesh, pity they’ll stop doing the flat bar version, it was my go-to example to show people willing to do a “drop-bar” conversion that actually drop bar bikes need a shorter top tube. But I understand that market-wise it was maybe not as attractive given the drop-bars love for touring in the main Salsa markets. Sticking to 3×9 is a sensible move as it lets you use the latest available bar-end shifters with friction option, plus allowing mixing road and mtb components.
What I don’t like is the sliding dropouts, which I guess are “copied” from their sister brand Surly. Although allowing
for more flexibility if willing to install a gear hub, for those sticking to derailleur shifting it’s a PITA. Harder to get the wheel always in the same position (and therefore precise shifting), harder to remove the wheel if using full mudguards, etc. I’d love to try the Surly Ogre as do-it-all bike but it’s because of its dropouts that I’m not 100% convinced.

]]> By: Vladimir https://www.cyclingabout.com/2018-salsa-marrakesh-touring-bike/#comment-4601 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=12233#comment-4601 They are still selling the 2017 model for a lower price. Is that right?

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