Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In our latest bike review, Neil throws a leg over the all-new Salsa Spearfish—a bike that’s been in Salsa’s lineup for over a decade. He breaks down how the new version compares to the old, digs into the updated geometry, shares how it pedals, and offers thoughts on what kind of riding it’s best suited for.
This video was supported by Gunnison/Crested Butte: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking
Outline:
Intro: 0:00
History Of Spearfish: 0:21
Spearfish V4 Changes: 2:48
Spearfish Sizing: 6:00
My Time With Spearfish: 7:04
Split Pivot: 8:08
A Carbon Design: 9:34
How It Rides: 11:06
Bikepacking Features: 15:55
Build Kit: 17:09
What Could Be Improved?: 20:45
Final Thoughts: 22:18
Mentioned Links:
Revel Rascal Review: bikepacking.com/bikes/revel-rascal-review
Pivot Mach 4 SL Review: bikepacking.com/bikes/pivot-mach-4-sl-review
The Rig That Won The Colorado Trail Race: bikepacking.com/plan/the-rig-that-won-the-2021-colorado-trail-race-video
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #salsacycles
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
In our latest bike review, Neil throws a leg over the all-new Salsa Spearfish—a bike that’s been in Salsa’s lineup for over a decade. He breaks down how the new version compares to the old, digs into the updated geometry, shares how it pedals, and offers thoughts on what kind of riding it’s best suited for.
This video was supported by Gunnison/Crested Butte: gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking
Outline:
Intro: 0:00
History Of Spearfish: 0:21
Spearfish V4 Changes: 2:48
Spearfish Sizing: 6:00
My Time With Spearfish: 7:04
Split Pivot: 8:08
A Carbon Design: 9:34
How It Rides: 11:06
Bikepacking Features: 15:55
Build Kit: 17:09
What Could Be Improved?: 20:45
Final Thoughts: 22:18
Mentioned Links:
Revel Rascal Review: bikepacking.com/bikes/revel-rascal-review
Pivot Mach 4 SL Review: bikepacking.com/bikes/pivot-mach-4-sl-review
The Rig That Won The Colorado Trail Race: bikepacking.com/plan/the-rig-that-won-the-2021-colorado-trail-race-video
Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube
#bikepacking #pedalfurther #salsacycles
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
