2019 Salsa

Timberjack NX Eagle 27.5+

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$1,999
Weight29.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Timberjack NX Eagle 27.5+

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'2" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
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Min-Max: Bean's 2017 Salsa Timberjack

May 2022

Bean's Salsa Timberjack is loaded down with interesting tales while satisfying a selectively-sourced, budget-forward build...

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Salsa Timberjack NX Eagle 27.5+

May 2019 · Pat Donahue

The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ is a capable hardtail that delivers solid versatility. Salsa markets this bicycle as a great option for those who want a fun rig...

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Salsa Timberjack, Fargo 27.5+ & Mukluk Carbon

Jul 2016 · Logan Watts

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Timberjack Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorRed / Orange

Fork

Rockshox Sektor RL 130mm travel, 15 x 110mm

Travel130mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 10

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat (XS, SM) Rustler (MD, LG, XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

TranzX JD-YSP15L, 0mm offset dropper

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX Eagle PS, 32t

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 11-50t 12-Speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Level, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: SUNringlé S.R.C. 15 x 110mm, Düroc 45, Rear: SUNringlé S.R.C. 12 x 148mm, Düroc 45

Tires

WTB 27.5 x 2.8", Vigilante TCS Light/Fast Rolling front, Ranger TCS Light/Fast Rolling rear

Disc Rotors

51mm I.S. (160–180mm)

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