SALSA CYCLES FIRESTARTER CARBON FORK｜An adventure carbon fork that combines carrying capacity and off-road capability
More than just lightweight. A highly versatile carbon fork that can handle all your travel gear.
The SALSA CYCLES FIRESTARTER CARBON FORK was developed to allow you to ride freely on various terrains, from gravel rides and bikepacking to long tours and singletrack.
Made with high-modulus carbon fiber, it achieves both lightness and high rigidity. It provides agile acceleration on paved roads and a supple ride on rough terrain, helping to reduce fatigue during long rides.
Each fork leg is equipped with 3-Pack mounts, allowing you to attach Anything Cages or large bottle cages. Furthermore, the mid-blade mounts support low-rider racks, enabling flexible customization to suit your carrying style.
It is compatible with 27.5+, 29, 29+, and 700c wheels, ensuring ample clearance for tires up to 3 inches. This versatile fork excels in a wide range of applications, from adventure bikes to gravel bikes and rigid MTBs.
Features
- Made from high-modulus carbon fiber
- Combines lightness with high rigidity
- Equipped with 3-Pack mounts on each fork leg
- Compatible with Anything Cages and large bottle cages
- Features mid-blade mounts for low-rider racks
- Compatible with 27.5+, 29, 29+, and 700c wheels
- Maximum 3-inch tire clearance
- Supports 160-180mm rotors
- Includes Salsa Deadbolt UL 15×100mm thru-axle
SPEC
- Material: High-Modulus Carbon
- Color: Matte Carbon (Black)
- Brake Mount: Post Mount 160
- Compatible Rotor Size: 160-180mm
- Compatible Wheel Sizes: 27.5+ / 29 / 29+ / 700c
- Maximum Tire Clearance: 3 inches
- Front Axle: 15×100mm Thru-Axle
- Included Axle: Salsa Deadbolt UL
- Steerer: Tapered (1-1/8” to 1-1/2”)
- Steerer Length: 260mm
- Offset: 45mm
- Axle-to-Crown Length: 483mm
- Crown Race: 40mm
- S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter: 28.6mm
- Weight: Approx. 620g
While there are many lightweight carbon forks, not many are designed with carrying capacity in mind. The FIRESTARTER CARBON FORK is a classic Salsa product that balances agile riding with carrying performance.
By utilizing the 3-Pack mounts and mid-blade mounts, the freedom of carrying luggage for bikepacking and long tours is greatly enhanced. A key advantage is that luggage can be placed lower, minimizing its impact on handling.
With its generous compatibility for up to 3-inch tires, it performs excellently in a wide range of applications, from upgrading gravel bikes to customizing adventure bikes. This fork is recommended for those who do not want to compromise on either lightness or expandability.
