Salsa

2013 Mukluk 3 Complete Fat 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 Mukluk lives up to Salsa's "Adventure by Bike" statement like no other bike in their line up. Fat Biking started as a way for people who live north of the 40th Parallel to be able to extend their riding season throughout the winter, but as riders started using the bikes more and more because of the increased traction and stability in conditions other than snow.

The Mukluks Explore geometry puts the rider in a comfortable neutral position that is aggressive enough to rip around the local singletrack, but comfortable enough for a week long overland tour in places you didn''t think a bike could get you.

The Mukluk is equipped with the right mounts should the beaches of Alaska or the forrest roads of Michigan''s Upper Peninsula call your name. The Mukluk has the following mounts to add all your gear

• Anything Cage mounts on each fork leg and on the down tube (these also double as bottle cage mounts
• Traditional bottle cage mounts on the seat tube  and the underside of the down tube. XS Mukluks loose the seat tube mount. 
• Rear Rack mounts
• Mid-blade mounts for front panniers on the fork

Salsa also teamed up with Revelate Designs to create frame bags specifically for the Mukluk. Choosing a bag is easy just get the same size bag as your frame!

For 2013 Salsa did make some improvements/changes to the Mukluk. New for 2013 are:

• 44mm headtube allows for the use of a straight 1-1/8 fork or if you need to shed so weight the new tapered Beargrease aluminum fork will also work if you change out the bottom headset cup.
• Alternator dropouts have been added for those looking to run your Mukluk as a single speed. The Salsa Alternator dropouts were previously only available on the Ti version. Alternator dropouts are also used on the race proven El Mariachi in the NUE Series races and Ride the Divide Events.
• Mukluk 3''s get new paint, blue is so last year! This year you have the option of green or orange.

The Mukluk 3 complete is a solid package for riders looking to get into Fat Biking. Aside from the frame upgrades the Mukluk 3 complete gets the following upgrades for 2013 making it an even better value:

Salsa Snow ISIS double crank improves chainline over the previous TruVativ crank

Avid BB7''s give more power and adjustability than the Avid BB5 brakes of the 2012 model.

Sram X.5 Trigger Shifters, this ones is up for debate. The X7 twist shifters were a little slow and had some play in them so the triggers are going to shift faster, but the twist shifters are easier to use with bulky gloves. If used with bar mits I would have to say that it is an improvement. 

Surly Nate 3.8" tires are a better all season tire than the Larry/Endomorph combo which is better suited for snow only use.

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.