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Timberjack XT 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,999| Weight | 31.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Salsa Timberjack is celebrated for its versatility and modern geometry, making it a favorite for playful riders and serious adventurers alike. It excels in handling and descending, with a design that balances playfulness and stability, though it's noted not to be the fastest climber. The bike's adjustable features and multiple mounting options add to its appeal for bikepacking and trail riding.
Versatile and modern geometry
Excellent for descending and handling
Adjustable features and multiple mounting options
Lightweight aluminum frame
Aggressive enough for technical downhill
Not the fastest climber
Fork considered the weakest part of the build
Can be more expensive than comparable hardtails
just might be the best hardtail 29er for the playful types out there
Betathe Timberjack is the bike I most often wanted to grab as I headed out the door
BetaSalsa’s looking to make a splash in 2023 with its venerable aluminum hardtail, the Timberjack.
BikerumorThey’re bikes for the serious adventurer who is willing to pay to have kit that works.
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Jan 2023 · Andrew Marshall
The bikepacking-friendly ride keeps its progressive geometry, mounts, and adjustable dropouts, but comes with updated specs and colors.
Apr 2022 · Alicia Leggett
The Salsa Timberjack XT 29 is an all-around play and adventure bike, designed for high-alpine bikepacking adventures or backyard jaunts.
Very versatile
Shimano drivetrain is excellent
Adjustable chainstay length & singlespeed option
Not the fastest climber
Fork is the weakest part of the build
Jan 2022 · Singletrack Magazine
We review the Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 - a hardtail that's ready to play, or ready to carry you over the hills and far away.
Jun 2021 · Miles Arbour
For 2021, Salsa announced a major update to the Timberjack, their alloy hardtail. Find Miles’ thoughts on the 2021 Salsa Timberjack XT 29er here, including a deep dive into its new geometry and how that carries over to bikepacking.
Great value in a hardtail mountain bike
Almost perfectly tuned geometry for trail riding and bikepacking
More mounting points than ever
Surprisingly capable
Sizing and fit is spot on
Low-end fork has limitations
Heavy. Especially the rear end
35mm handlebar and stem aren’t for everyone
Not the most forgiving frame
| Frame | Timberjack Alloy V2 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 130 mm, 44 mm offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | 73 mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ACB |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Steel |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI05 RAD+, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj, 30.9 mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano MT510, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 I-SPEC EV |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100-12, 10–51t, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano M4120 four-piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 32h 29" rim, Rear: Shimano MT410-B Micro Spline 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB ST i30 32h 29" rim |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF front, 29 x 2.6", EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon rear, 29 x 2.6", EXO, TR |
| Disc Rotors | IS mount (180 mm max) |
First added January 14
Last updated May 30