We take extra care to ensure your bike arrives ready to ride. Our meticulous build and testing process takes about 4 business days before your bike is ready to ship.
This attention to detail guarantees that your bike will be easy to assemble on arrival. Please note that most bikes do not come with pedals. To make the most of your new bike right away, be sure to select a pair of pedals when checking out and we will include them with the build!Most bikes are judged on how well they perform during competition. How does 2745 miles in 16 days sound? That's what it took for Kurt Refsnider to win the 2011 Tour Divide on his titanium El Mariachi. Steel El Mariachis have been seen coast to coast on the NUE series races since 07 when the bike was first introduced.
New for 2013 the El Mariachi Ti and returning for a second year on the steel bike the Salsa Alternator dropouts to bring even more versatility to the frame. The new dropouts allow the El Mariachi to be run as either a single speed and or a traditional geared bike.
If a epic ride for you entails more that just water bottles, Salsa does offer a
custom frame bag which is produced by Revelate Designs that is custom made for the El Mariachi.
The El Mariachi 2 upgrades the following over the 3
- Rock Shox Reba RL fork
- SRAM X.7/X.9 drivetrain
- Avid Elixir 5 brakes
- Salsa Pro Moto 2 cockpit
- Stan''s Rapid rims
So, what happens when you buy a Complete Salsa from Tree Fort?Well, when we receive our bikes from Salsa they take a trip over to our service department and gets fully assembled and tuned. We take it for a spin around the block, and off a few sweet jumps. If it survives, it may make it''s way to our sales floor to be drooled upon by people that love bikes.
Once your order is received we carefully re-box and send it your way! When you get it, there will be minimal assembly required, if you run into any bumps give us a call and we''ll be stoked to help! 734.484.9999
WARNING: Cycling involves risks. To ensure your safety, have your bike and its accessories assembled and serviced by a professional mechanic. Do not alter your bicycle or its components. Always adhere to the instructions and warnings provided, including those found on the manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle thoroughly before each ride and always wear a helmet.