2020 Salsa

Horsethief Carbon Frame

A 27.5″ / 27.5″ / 26″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.

MSRP$3,449
Weight6.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ / 27.5″ / 26″
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SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" +

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Salsa Horsethief

Mar 2020

Salsa Cycles made its debut in the early 1980s with handmade frames and custom-made stems. Today, Salsa offers a selection of 19 bikes ranging from gravel to all mountain, and the company has become known for its ultra-endurance options—bikes that go far, bikes that go fast, bikes built to obliterate long-distance race records.

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Velo
Salsa refreshes component spec on 2020 Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Feb 2020 · VeloNews.com

Fox suspension forks, carbon wheels, and an all new aluminum frame.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Salsa Horsethief Deore

Jan 2020 · Jeremy Benson

The Deore build is the entry-level model in Salsa's range of mid-travel Horsethief trail bikes. This 29er has 120mm of rear suspension paired with a 140mm...

Highs
  • Excellent in rolling moderate terrain

  • Versatile

  • Relatively well-rounded

Lows
  • Heavy

  • 10-speed drivetrain

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Bicycling
Tested: Salsa’s New Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle

Jun 2019

Suspension refinements and more fork travel make this the most capable Horsethief yet.

Highs
  • Progressive rear suspension handles big hits

  • Slack geometry and a big fork give it all-mountain versatility

  • Barely bobs under pedaling

Lows
  • Slightly sluggish on tight, technical trails

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: 2019 Salsa Horsethief trail bike is no one-trick pony

Mar 2019

The 2019 Horsethief is Salsa Cycles all-around 29er, and its solid pedalling and ample squish makes for one versatile ride.

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BIKEPACKING.com
2019 Salsa Horsethief and Spearfish

Mar 2019 · Logan Watts

The new 2019 Salsa Horsethief and Spearfish get a Super BOOST rear end, larger frame bag space, threaded BBs, more mounts, and a few other new tricks...

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MTBR
Salsa launches revamped Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Mar 2019

Salsa is pushing hard to make a name in the traditional mountain bike space, launching a trifecta of revamped trail chargers, the 29er Spearfish and Horsethief, and 27.5 Rustler. - Mtbr.com

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Build
Frame

Horsethief Carbon

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorCharcoal and Raw Carbon

Fork

531–551mm (120–140mm)

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded. Carbon bike requires ISCG cover ring or ISCG mounting bracket in place of 2.5mm DS BB Spacer

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Seatpost

Ø30.9mm

TypeRigid

Wheels
Disc Rotors

74mm post (Ø160–180mm)

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