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--- salsa:start [2021/04/29 18:18] – gchandler
+++ salsa:start [2022/07/12 11:49] (current) – trip
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 After working for [[https://santanatandem.com/|Santana Cycles]] making frames for a year, he welding his first personal mountain 650b under the Red Bush name in 1981.  His friends then clamored for more.  And yes, the name comes from Ross' love for spicy salsa.  See logo: {{logo.jpg?40|logo}}
+{{redbush.jpg?200|bush}}
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+Pre-Salsa Red Bush Brand
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 Salsa #1
 [[https://bikerumor.com/2014/05/13/collectors-edition-marks-shed/|bikerumor]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1984>
+----
+===== 1984 Salsa =====
+Fillet brazed, mixed Reynolds 531 & Tange tubing.  Serial #SM053.
+</div>
+<div column 40%>
+{{1984.jpg?300|1984 Salsa #53}}
+\\
+Salsa #53
+[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150817223556/http://velocult.com/bikes/salsa-cycles-red|velocult]]
 </div>
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 ===== Pooftaflage =====
-As camouflage paint schemes became "popular" in 1983 (why?), Ross countered with his own interpretation of hiding a quality bicycle in paint.
+As camouflage paint schemes became "popular" in 1983 (why?), Ross countered with his own interpretation of hiding a quality bicycle in paint, which became a popular and unique option for Salsa.
-http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1984_Salsa_Pooftaflage.html
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+\\
+\\
-Another style feature is the rear fish mouth end to the top tube (how did that work, structurally?)
+Another Salsa style was the rear fish mouth end to the top tube (how did that work, structurally?)
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 [[https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/mtn-bikes/1985-salsa-ala-carte|theproscloset]]
 </div>
+<div column 50% #s1986>
+----
+===== 1986 Scoboni  =====
+Shimano RD-AL11 (1984-86) rear, XT (1982-86) front.  Frame #175.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1986.jpg?300|Scoboni}}
+\\
+Scoboni
+[[http://www.vintagemtbworkshop.com/vintage-ross-shafer-salsa-photos.html|vintagemtbworkshop]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1988>
+----
+===== 1988 Custom  =====
+Custom, dishless rear wheel, 40 pounds w/Bruce Gordon racks, frame #289.  Built for touring, with XT M732 (1989?)
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1988.jpg?300|Custom}}
+\\
+Custom
+[[http://www.vintagemtbworkshop.com/1988-salsa-custom-289.html|vintagemtbworkshop]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1989>
+----
+===== 1989 Ala Carte Ti  =====
+Ala Carte Ti prototype, frame made by Merlin.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1989.jpg?300|Ala Carte Ti}}
+\\
+Ala Carte Ti
+[[https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/mtn-bikes?year=1989|theproscloset]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1990>
+----
+===== 1990 Ala Carte Ti  =====
+XT front and rear, re-built in 1994.  Bontrager composite fork, Cook Bros cranks.  Frame #470.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1990.jpg?300|Ala Carte Ti}}
+\\
+Ala Carte Ti
+[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1990_Salsa.html|mombat]]
+</div>
 ==== Production Notes ====
 <WRAP #prod1 />
-[1].  Salsa Custom frames are available at the rate of about 20-25 per year.  See:
+[1].  Salsa Custom frames are available at the rate of about 20-25 per year.  Serial numbers verify this:
   * [[http://mombatbicycles.com/Salsa.htm|mombat]].
   * [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Salsa_Scoboni.html]],