Salsa

2012 Chili Con Crosso Complete Bike

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!The Salsa Chili Con Crosso is one of the few bikes Salsa builds with the intension of you racing it. Where most of Salsa's bikes bring function and utility to the table the Chili Con Crosso brings speed. The EV6 Aluminum frame has been hydroformed and fitted with the latest tapered headtube and Press Fit 30 bottom bracket. The included fork is also tapered and has both carbon legs and steerer tube. 

Unlike most of the other frames Salsa builds the Chili Con Crosso has no rack mounts and no place to add fenders. It does include 2 water bottle mounts to stay hydrated on longer rides.

With the interchangeable drop-outs you can choose to run the Chili Con Crosso as either a traditional geared bike or as a single speed in one of the many new single speed cross events that are popping across the country.

There are a few things to keep in mind when building a Chili Con Crosso that may be different from other bikes that you may have built in the past.

• The headset on the Chili Con Crosso is tapered with an IS41 upper cup and an IS52/40 lower. The run a straight 1-1/8" fork you will want to use an IS52/30 bottom cup  
• The bottom bracket on the Chili Con Crosso is PF30. Sram and FSA have models that will fit without adapters, Shimano/Campagnolo cranks require an adapter to be used in this frame.
• The rear drop-outs are spaced at standard road 130mm and are interchangeable between vertical (geared) or horizontal (single speed). 

The 2012 Chili Con Crosso Complete key features.

• Sram Rival/Apex 1x10 Drivetrain
• Custom Paul Chain Guide
• Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
• Clement LAS Tires
• DT Swiss R450 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

So what''s shipping going to run me?

• If you live in the Continental US, Standard Ground Shipping is Free!
• If you happen to live in Alaska, Hawaii or Canada Standard Ground Shipping is $90
• Due to the size limitations most bikes are unable to be shipped to APO''s through USPS.
• If you would like a faster method than ground please contact us for an accurate quote and keep in mind while we try to get the bikes boxed the day they are ordered, during peak service times there maybe a delay of a day or 2.

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.