2022 Subrosa Salvador Park Review (Park Specific BMX Bike)


The 2022 Subrosa Salvador Park is a slightly more responsive version of the Subrosa Salvador Bike. This bike has a lower stand over height, a front load stem, and a gyro braking system. The Salvador park only weighs 25.8lbs and will cost $519.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does it Weigh?25.8 lbs
How Much Does it Cost?$519
Can I upgrade it?Yes, you can easily replace and upgrade this bike
Does it have any pegs?No pegs and no hub guards
Does it have Brakes?Rant Spring Brakes with gyro system – nonremovable brake mounts
What options does it have?20.5″ Matte Trans Teal
Gearing InfoSealed Rant Party On Cassette, 9t, RHD

Geometry and Sizing

Let’s talk about the sizing of this bike so you can decide if it will be the right size for your height. Check out the Dougsterbob Size guide to see what you need to be looking for when shopping for a new BMX bike.

The most common cause of failure in BMX is an improperly sized BMX bike.

Frame Size

Toptube Size 120.5″
Height Recommendation5′ 6″ to 5′ 9″
Big Bike Background5′ 3″ to 5′ 6″

Frame Geometry

HT Angle75º
SO Height8.25”
CS Length12.5”
BB Height11.6”

This bike is more responsive than most with a geometry that reflects responsiveness. the chain stay is much shorter than normal and the stand-over is a little shorter than normal. Having these geometries will make the bike more snappy and responsive than other Subrosa bikes.

Other Geometry

Fork Offset30mm
Bar Rise9”
Bar WidthTBD
Crank Length170mm
Stem Specs50mm Reach Maybe?
Gear Ratio25/9

The 30mm fork offset gives this bike a little more stability in the front end which will balance the short 12.5″ chain stay. I think that this bike should have a more responsive fork offset but that’s just me.

Quality & Weight Limit

The quality determines how long your bike will last and how it will hold up to certain levels of riding. Get the highest quality bike that you can afford because this will increase it’s longevity. 

Quality Score4.3
Weight LimitUnder 160 lbs

Main Component Quality

The main components are average, but nothing to get excited about. My biggest concern here is the hi-tensile steel fork legs, the back end of the frame, and single-wall rims. For a rider weighing over 160 lbs, they should pay special attention to these parts to ensure they last.

FrameChromoly Toptube, Downtube, and Seatube. Hi-tensile steel head tube and chainstay
ForksHi-tensile steel, chromoly steer tube,
BarsFull Chromoly – 2 pc bars
Cranks8 spline, 3 pc cranks, chromoly
RimsRant Squad, alloy, single wall

✅ Part Package Highlights

  • Rant Trill Plastic Pedals
  • Subrosa Petal 25t Sprocket
  • Sealed Headset, BB, and Hubs

❌ Part Package Lowlights

  • 410 Chain
  • Low PSI Shadow Serpent Tires

Utility

Certain bikes are better for certain types of riding. Let’s talk about what type of riding this bike is best for. Remember, you can always make upgrades to make it better for your desired type of riding.

Type of RidingPark
Street2.22
Park6.15
Dirt2.56

This bike has a snappy and responsive geometry and park-specific upgrades that give this bike a unique edge for riding technical park. It will handle technical riding like a dream.

Good Upgrades

Upgrade 1Wheels
Upgrade 2Tires
Upgrade 3Forks

Conclusion

This is a good choice for riders who need some quality in their park-specific bike, but who still need to follow a strict budget. This is one of the more affordable park-specific bikes and it still scores decently in quality. I will recommend this to riders who want a responsive park bike but cant afford the fit PRK. I might even recommend it to you…

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Douglas Laird

My parents bought me my first BMX bike in 2011 and it changed my life. This bike has taken me all over the world and introduced me to cool places and cooler people. My goal is to help get 1,000,000 people into BMX so they can experience the joy and freedom that comes from a progression based sport.

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