2019 Salsa

Timberjack SLX 27.5+

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,599
Weight30.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

22 mph

Timberjack SLX 27.5+

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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

ColorDark Green or Pink

Fork

Rockshox Recon RL 130mm travel, 1 5x 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 Sport

Seatpost

TranzX JD-YSP15L, 0mm offset dropper

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Ride, 30t

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-46t, 11-Speed

Chain

Shimano HG601

Brakes

Shimano MT400, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB 15 x 110mm, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5", Rear: WTB 12 x 148mm, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"

Tires

WTB Ranger Comp 27.5 x 2.8"

Disc Rotors

51mm I.S. (160–180mm)

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