[aksdman]

Hi Guys,

I just finished up building my Salsa Selma 29er SS Bike.

Here are some pics of her:

Thanks for looking guys!

 

[tdee]

Nice

I need to get one of those. What kind of chain is that? Cool pictures

 

[aksdman]

@Tdee:

It's a KMC710SL. I think it's a single-speed specific chain. Hope this helps!

 

[Salsa Cycles]

nice shots!

On a side note yet related... Nice photos! Love the spot effect. :thumbsup:

Bobby
Salsa Cycles
Inside Sales and Resident Ogre

 

[aksdman]

@Salsa Cycles:

Thanks Bobby! I'm loving the Salsa more each time I ride her!

 

[CoffeeBean]

Sexxxy Selma!

Sweet Pictures, sweet ride! :thumbsup:

I have been lovin my Selma since last year....she is an excellent racehorse.

Hey where'd you get the blue anodized water bottle cages?

 

[Wolverine423]

Well done!

 

[aksdman]

@CoffeeBean:

Thanks Bro! The water bottle cages are actually Specialized bottle cages. The cost me around $8 at my LBS. I also got Blue Giant Bottle Cages but the color of the Specialized matched the color scheme of the Selma better.

Hope this helps!

@Wolverine423:

Thanks bro!

 

[CoffeeBean]

@CoffeeBean:

Thanks Bro! The water bottle cages are actually Specialized bottle cages. The cost me around $8 at my LBS. I also got Blue Giant Bottle Cages but the color of the Specialized matched the color scheme of the Selma better.

Hope this helps!

@Wolverine423:

Thanks bro!

@aksdman: It did help, I just ordered some new cages for my Selma...to match my new I9 Anodized Blue Wheels coming in a week...woohoo!:thumbsup:

Thanks!

 

[aksdman]

@CoffeeBean:

No problem bro! I9 Wheels = droolfest! Please show us pics of your Selma with her new wheels when they arrive bro!

 

[Hud]

Looks fantastic!
One thing that always concerns me with the Selma though is tyre clearance...

 

[berrywise]

Nice setup! and great pictures!

 

[Steady Grind]

Very nice!

I absolutely love the graphics on that bike....and the colors are amazing as well.

I have to agree with other posts...the quality of the photos themselves are equally as impressive as the bike! I don't think my turd camera could replicate that!

 

[erichwic]

frame weight

Just to let you guys know, the frame weights are of Salsa Selma frame appear to be slight underestimates. I received mine yesterday and she tipped the scales at 4lbs. 2oz. That's for the 18inch frame. Those claimed weights must be without the seapost binder and Bushnell EBB insert. Still hope to build her up below 20lbs. Just thought you may like to know.

 

[berrywise]

Just to let you guys know, the frame weights are of Salsa Selma frame appear to be slight underestimates. I received mine yesterday and she tipped the scales at 4lbs. 2oz. That's for the 18inch frame. Those claimed weights must be without the seapost binder and Bushnell EBB insert. Still hope to build her up below 20lbs. Just thought you may like to know.

What's your parts build going to be?

 

[erichwic]

Build

Frame: Salsa Selma 18"
Fork: Origin 8 Carbon
Crankset: Truvativ Noir 1.1 SS
Wheels: Stans Arch 29er/WTB Laser Disc Lite Hubs
Post: Easton EC90 Carbon
Saddle: Specialized Phenom Ti
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Levers: Shimano XTR
Bars: Easton EC90 SL
Stem: Thomson X4
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor
Pedals: Eggbeaters SL
Headset: Chris King

Build will be light and strong. Can't wait for the build to begin. Cranks and fork will be here soon enough and it'll be all set.

 

[berrywise]

Frame: Salsa Selma 18"
Fork: Origin 8 Carbon
Crankset: Truvativ Noir 1.1 SS
Wheels: Stans Arch 29er/WTB Laser Disc Lite Hubs
Post: Easton EC90 Carbon
Saddle: Specialized Phenom Ti
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Levers: Shimano XTR
Bars: Easton EC90 SL
Stem: Thomson X4
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor
Pedals: Eggbeaters SL
Headset: Chris King

Build will be light and strong. Can't wait for the build to begin. Cranks and fork will be here soon enough and it'll be all set.

That's going to be sweet. Post up some pictures when you have it built. I'm going to be ordering up my frame tomorrow and can't wait to get started on my own build.

 

[aksdman]

@Hud:

Yup, the tire clearance is really small. I've ridden her through trails that have slight dirt and a bit of mud and so far, no problems have come up. I'm sure that it will be a different ride though once our rainy season kicks in!

@Berrywise:

Thanks bro!

@Steadygrind:

Thaks for the compliments bro! I've gotten some compliments on the design and color of the frame. Salsa really did great work - IMO - on this particular frame.

@Erichwic:

Wow! Great choice on the parts! Can't wait to see her built up. Good luck on the build bro!

 

[erichwic]

I have a question for you guys. I'm in the process of my build and will be ordering my fork next....here's a question. Does anyone think that the Atomic Blue Niner fork would match the paint scheme on the Selma? Let me know your thoughts.

 

[chumbox]

Firstly the Selma is a sweet looking machine... nice work Salsa.

@ericwic

It looks like a close match but hard to tell on the internet. I personally have a 'if it's not exactly the same shade of colour it's going to look odd' rule and thus generally get neutral colours in my forks. But if it works for you, go for it...