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    Horsethief SLX2019 Salsa
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    MSRP
    $2,999
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		34.2 lbs
    4.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    		RockShox Deluxe
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		SLX, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		-
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa Horsethief SLX is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    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)

    25 mph

    Horsethief SLX

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Horsethief SLX2019 Salsa
    Frame

    Horsethief Aluminum

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Red and Charcoal

    Fork

    RocksShox Recon RL 140mm, 51mm offset

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe RT

    Bottom Bracket

    73mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10

    Stem

    Salsa Guide Trail

    Handlebar

    Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Rustler (MD–XL)

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    TranzX JD-YSP15JL, travel: SM = 100mm, MD/LG/XL = 125mm

    Grips

    Salsa File Tread Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Race Face Ride, direct mount 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX 11-46

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601-11

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT400, 180mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Serra hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready, Rear: WTB Serra hub 157 x 12mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" front and DHRII 29 x 2.4" rear, 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready

    Disc Rotors

    74mm post (Ø160–180mm)

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