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    MSRP
    $5,699
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Trail
    6.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Horsethief Carbon XT is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Horsethief Carbon XT
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    Horsethief Carbon XT

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Horsethief Carbon

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGreen and Raw

    Fork

    Fox Float 34 Performance Elite FIT4 140 mm, 44 mm offset

    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

    Stem

    Salsa Guide 35.0

    Handlebar

    Salsa Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm

    Grips

    Salsa File Tread Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano XT

    Cassette

    Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano XT

    Brakes

    Shimano XT four-piston, 180 mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Shimano XT 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i29 TCS 2.0 29" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: Shimano XT 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i29 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

    74mm post (Ø160–180mm)

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