{"id":51794,"date":"2023-07-12T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T17:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=738449"},"modified":"2023-07-12T19:35:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T17:35:52","slug":"bike-of-the-week-the-fezzari-la-sal-peak-is-a-mechanic-friendly-enduro-shedder-with-a-novel-carbon-construction","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-the-fezzari-la-sal-peak-is-a-mechanic-friendly-enduro-shedder-with-a-novel-carbon-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | The Fezzari La Sal Peak is a mechanic-friendly enduro shedder with a novel carbon construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 29er enduro bike can also be run with a mullet set-up\u00a0 <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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This week, we move from the road to the gnar as Fezzari\u2019s La Sal Peak has arrived at BikeRadar HQ for testing.<\/p>\n

The bike\u2019s brimming with cool details, blending its distinctive carbon construction with trail-friendly features such as a threaded bottom bracket and rattle-free cable guides.<\/p>\n

Fezzari claims that the bike blends trail-like climbing capabilities with downhill bike characteristics.<\/p>\n

Can it deliver on these claims? Digital writer Nick Clark<\/a> will be finding out as he slays the trails aboard the La Sal Peak over the next year, so look out for his long-term review<\/a> soon.<\/p>\n

For now, let\u2019s take a closer look at this intriguing build.<\/p>\n

A future-proofed frameset design<\/h2>\n
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The La Sal mountain range peaks at 3,877m elevation.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Named after the mountain range in Moab, Utah, the direct-to-consumer brand\u2019s enduro mountain bike<\/a> sports 170mm suspension travel<\/a> front and rear.<\/p>\n

Thanks to its TetraLink suspension design, Fezarri claims the bike climbs like it has less travel and descends as if it had more.<\/p>\n

The La Sal Peak is constructed from what Fezzari calls \u2018Clean Cast\u2019 carbon fibre, including the rocker link.<\/p>\n

Unlike other manufacturers who wrap carbon sheets around a bladder, Fezarri says its carbon construction process uses proprietary tooling designs and a different type of internal mould to hold the carbon in place during manufacturing. This is said to eliminate any overlapping fibres that add unnecessary weight and create possible voids.<\/p>\n

Fezarri claims a frameset weight of 2,900g in an unspecified size.<\/p>\n

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Fezzari uses its TetraLink suspension design to deliver its 170mm of travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Like the brand\u2019s other bikes, the La Sal Peak uses Fezzari\u2019s TetraLink Horst Link suspension system<\/a> to deliver a balance between \u201cplayful manoeuvrability and composed stability\u201d.<\/p>\n

Although the bike is designed around a 170mm travel fork and shock, Fezzari says you could run a 180mm or even a 190\/203mm dual-crown fork if you wish. The brand says you can also run a coil shock<\/a>, providing you run M8x30 shock mounting hardware to achieve the correct clearance.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a flip chip called the GA link which allows you to alter the geometry<\/a> and run the bike with a mullet<\/a> setup. The brand recommends running it in the High setting if you do run it as a mullet.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing more annoying than the sound of cables rattling inside the frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The internal cable routing for the rear brake, rear shifter and dropper post<\/a> is fully sleeved and the cable guides are claimed to be rattle-proof.<\/p>\n

The La Sal Peak accepts a 31.6mm seatpost<\/a> and has a 1 \u215b to 1.5in headset<\/a> standard.<\/p>\n

It also incorporates ISCG-05 mounts for chain guides or bash guards.<\/p>\n

The La Sal Peak can accept a mountain bike tyre<\/a> up to 29\u00d72.6in wide at the rear.<\/p>\n

The bike uses a SRAM UDH<\/a> hanger, so you could upgrade it to a SRAM T-Type Transmission drivetrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A good old BSA threaded bottom bracket.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It also uses a BSA threaded bottom bracket standard<\/a>, with Fezzari saying: \u201cOur philosophy is simple \u2013 if the bike is intended to be ridden in the dirt, it gets a threaded bottom bracket\u201d.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, there\u2019s custom moulded down tube, shuttle pad and chainstay protectors.<\/p>\n

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The shuttle guard should protect the carbon from rock strikes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Fezzari says all sizes can fit one water bottle<\/a> inside the front triangle and another beneath.<\/p>\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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Size-specific, progressive geometry<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s nothing more annoying than the sound of cables rattling inside the frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Fezzari says it incorporates rider fit and comfort in the design process of its bikes by taking a look at decades of real-world rider-fit data.<\/p>\n

The brand says the La Sal Peak\u2019s geometry is size-specific so every size bike delivers the same ride experience.<\/p>\n

With the updated suspension kinematic, the La Sal Peak Elite sports a slack 63.5 degree head tube angle.<\/p>\n

The chainstays have been lengthened by 2mm to 437mm chainstays over its predecessor,\u00a0 which Fezzari says keeps the bike light on its wheels in tight turns.<\/p>\n

The seat tube angle varies among frame sizes, with a size medium receiving a 77.5 degree effective seat tube angle and a 455mm reach.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re running the bike as a mullet on an equivalent sized frame, you can expect the head tube angle to steepen to 64.2 degrees, the effective seat tube angle to 78.7 degrees and the reach to 465.7mm.<\/p>\n

A dependable spec list<\/h2>\n
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The ZEB Ultimate fork should soak up the trail obstacles.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

We have the La Sal Peak Elite Shimano in for test, in this rather fetching Butterscotch colour, which retails for $4,799. It weighs in at 15.6kg on our digital scales, with inner tubes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the money, you get a RockShox ZEB Ultimate RC2 fork, paired with a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T shock.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s matching XT M8120 brakes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Fezzari specs a Shimano XT M8100<\/a> 12-speed drivetrain with matching XT M8120 brakes<\/a>. The wide-ranging 10-51t cassette<\/a> is paired with a 32t chainring. Large 203mm disc brake rotors<\/a> are specced front and rear.<\/p>\n

The bike has Stans Flow MK4 29 mountain bike wheels. The 32-hole Flow MK4 rims are laced to Stan\u2019s E-Sync hubs with Sapim Race spokes.<\/p>\n

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The Assegai should provide plenty of grip up front. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Maxxis Minion DHR II is specced out back. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Ergon\u2019s GA2 grips are fitted to the 800mm-wide bar. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The wheels are shod in Maxxis mountain bike tyres<\/a>, with an Assegai up front and a Minion DHR II at the rear.<\/p>\n

Fezarri specs its own alloy Team 35mm handlebar<\/a> in an 780mm width on our size medium and a 35mm Charger stem<\/a>. There are Ergon GA2 mountain bike grips<\/a> and an Ergon SM10 saddle.<\/p>\n

The bike has a PNW Loam dropper seatpost<\/a>, with 140mm of travel.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve found the PNW Loam dropper post to be a solid and reliable performer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The La Sal Peak range starts at $3,899 for the Comp Shimano model. While this uses the same frameset, you step down to a DVO Onyx D1 SC29 fork and Topaz 2 shock<\/a>. You also get a Shimano SLX M7100<\/a> drivetrain, SRAM Code R brakes<\/a> and Stans Flow S2 wheels.<\/p>\n

The range tops out at $8,499 for the Team edition which is bedecked with a Fox 38 Factory GRIP2 fork<\/a> with Float X2 Factory shock, a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS<\/a> wireless drivetrain and ENVE AM30 carbon wheels.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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