Rangefinder is Salsa’s confidence-building trail hardtail. Built for riders who want to start discovering their local trail systems, Rangefinder offers geometry and spec designed for the perfect introduction to mountain biking. Rangefinder opens up singletrack and doubletrack adventures and offers provisions for bikepacking setups so riders can expand their off-road repertoires. Rangefinder is mountain biking for the masses.

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6061-T6 alloy frame
Internally-routed shift, brake and dropper post housing
120 mm suspension fork and dropper post
1x drivetrain keeps shifting simple with plenty of gear range
Hydraulic brakes offer confident stopping power
Compatible with 29" or 27.5 plus wheels and tires
Carry what you need with the integrated top tube bag mount, two bottle cage mounts in the frame on M, L, and XL sizes, one accessory mount under the down tube, and rear rack mounts
Geometry that grants confidence to newer mountain bikers

Build Kit

Frame: Rangefinder Aluminum

Fork: SR Suntour XCR34 Boost, Air, LOR, DS, 120 mm OR RST Aerial 110-15, Air, TNL, 120 mm

Color: Tan
Rear Shock: N/A
Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset: Shimano MT501, 30t, Shimano BB52 BSA bottom bracket
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100
Brakes: Shimano MT200 OR Promax DSK-925
Rotors: Shimano RT10 Center Lock rotors (160 mm)
Headset: FSA Orbit NO.57E 1.5 ZS
Stem: Salsa Guide 31.8, 60 mm
Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 31.8, 750 mm width XS–SM; Salsa Rustler 31.8, 800 mm width M–XL
Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread
Seatpost: TranzX YSP18PLQ 100 × 361 mm XS–SM; 130 × 425 mm MD–XL
Saddle: WTB Volt Medium, Steel, 142 × 265 mm
Front Wheel: Shimano MT400 Center Lock 15 × 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 32h 29" rim
Rear Wheel: Shimano MT401 Center Lock 10 × 141 mm QR hub, WTB ST i30 32h 29" rim
Tires: Maxxis Rekon 29 × 2.6", EXO Wire Bead (not tubeless compatible)
Sizing: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height
XS: 5'2" - 5'4"
SM: 5'3" - 5'9"
MD: 5'8" - 6'0"
LG: 5'11" - 6'3"
XL: 6'2" and up