Ventana El Saltamontes ("El Salt")

Boutique Classic: Ventana El Saltamontes | Hand-Built USA Full Suspension Trail Bike

Description

Own a piece of American mountain bike history. Up for sale is a beautiful Ventana El Saltamontes, a bike known for its incredible lateral stiffness, CNC-machined rockers, and legendary "Electric Sex" welds. This is not a mass-produced frame; it’s a masterclass in aluminum fabrication from one of the most respected boutique builders in the industry.

This El Saltamontes is set up as a fast, poppy trail shredder or a high-end cross-country rig. Whether you're a collector of vintage "Made in USA" steel and aluminum or looking for a soul-filled ride that stands out from the sea of carbon, this Ventana delivers.

Specifications

• Frame: Ventana El Saltamontes (Electric Red Powdercoat)

• Material: Custom-drawn 6061 Series Aluminum, Hand-Welded in USA

• Frame Size: L/XL

• Wheel Size: 26-inch

• Fork: Fox Float (Air spring with rebound adjustment)

• Rear Shock: Fox Float R (Air-tuned specifically for Ventana's rocker linkage)

• Drivetrain: Shimano Deore XT 3x9 Speed

• Crankset: Shimano Deore XT

• Braking: Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes

• Wheelset: DT Swiss rims laced to high-engagement hubs

• Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph (Rear) / Schwalbe Nobby Nic (Front)

• Cockpit: Thomson Elite Seatpost (Industry standard for boutique builds) with a WTB Saddle