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Horsethief SLX
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,399| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" +
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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.
Feb 2020 · VeloNews.com
Fox suspension forks, carbon wheels, and an all new aluminum frame.
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...
Excellent in rolling moderate terrain
Versatile
Relatively well-rounded
Heavy
10-speed drivetrain
Jun 2019 · Dan Roe
Suspension refinements and more fork travel make this the most capable Horsethief yet.
Progressive rear suspension handles big hits
Slack geometry and a big fork give it all-mountain versatility
Barely bobs under pedaling
Slightly sluggish on tight, technical trails
Mar 2019 · Steve Fisher
The 2019 Horsethief is Salsa Cycles all-around 29er, and its solid pedalling and ample squish makes for one versatile ride.
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...
Mar 2019 · Jason Sumner
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
| Frame | Horsethief Alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Teal |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 140 mm, 44 mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA, threaded Carbon bike requires. ISCG cover ring or ISCG mounting bracket in place of 2.5mm DS BB Spacer |
| Headset | FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB, IS41/IS52 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail, 35.0 mm clamp |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Chester 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI05JL2 , 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Ride, 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M745 4-piston brakes, Tektro rotors (180 mm, 6-bolt) Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Novatec D791SB 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" rim, tubeless-ready, Rear: Novatec DH82SB 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" rim, tubeless-ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" front, DHR II 29 x 2.4" rear, 60 TPI, EXO, tubeless-ready |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro HD-M745 4-piston brakes, Tektro rotors (180 mm, 6-bolt) |
First added April 24
Last updated November 26
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