Salsa Heyday!
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Salsa Heyday!. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
12 reasons to buy
- Salsa offers this bike in three builds: the aluminum Heyday! Advent and CUES and the carbon Heyday! C Deore 12.
- The frameset has a top tube bag mount, three bottle cage mounts, three-pack fork mounts, and internal cable routing for a dropper seatpost.
- The Heyday! can accommodate 26” x 4.8” tires and larger-diameter wheels with 27.5” x 4” and 29” x 3” clearances.
- A reviewer finds it easy to ride the Heyday! on soft surfaces, snow, and moderate rolling terrain.
- A tester appreciates the gear range (11-46t, 30t) from the Heyday! Advent’s 9-speed drivetrain, saying it's wide enough for snowy climbs.
- An expert says the short wheelbase and steep head tube angle make the bike easy to maneuver, even up tight switchbacks.
- The long reach contributes to a comfortable riding position that’s not too upright on descents.
- The 45NRTH Dillinger 5 26” x 4.6” tires provide ample traction and damping, and studs can be added.
- A tester of the aluminum Heyday! says it responds well to rider input when leaning in turns.
- The Heyday! has adjustable dropouts for running a single-speed setup, adjusting geometry, swapping wheel sizes, and using QR or thru-axles.
- The frame is compatible with a 100mm suspension fork.
- Salsa offers a three-year warranty on all forks and aluminum frames and five years for carbon frames.
9 reasons not to buy
- An expert feels it's easy to reach the bike’s speed limitations, calling it more nervous than slacker fat bikes.
- A tester advises against tackling steep or rough descents due to the steep geometry and lack of suspension.
- One reviewer finds the rigid aluminum fork makes for a harsh ride over rocky or frozen trails.
- The Tektro HD-M275/276 hydraulic brakes lack power.
- A reviewer bemoans the lack of a dropper seatpost.
- Climbing steep inclines is challenging as the rider's weight drops behind the rear axle.
- At 34.38lb (aluminum) and 31.56lb (carbon), the Heyday! is heavier than competing fat bikes.
- A tester dislikes the non-locking, "cheap" Salsa File Tread grips.
- Two Heyday! Advent owners receive all black tires instead of the pictured tan sidewalls.
Bottom line
The Heyday! is Salsa's 26" fat bike. It's available in two aluminum builds and one carbon. The versatile frame is suspension-corrected, has many accessory mounts, and has adjustable dropouts for geometry adjustments and swapping wheels. In the sole review of the aluminum Heyday! Advent, the tester praises the maneuverability and ability to handle moderate descents and soft surfaces. However, the Heyday! struggles at high speeds, on steep descents, and over rough terrain. The Heyday! Advent's aluminum fork and "cheap" touchpoints also detract from the comfort. Nonetheless, the aluminum Heyday! appears a solid entry-level fat bike for bikepacking and adventures.
Expert Reviews
84/100 based on 1 rated expert reviewSalsa Heyday! Advent Review
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