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    Horsethief SLX2020 Salsa
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    MSRP
    $3,399
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    Category
    		Trail
    4.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox 35 Gold RL
    Shock
    		RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		SLX, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Horsethief SLX
    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 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 SLX2020 Salsa
    Frame

    Horsethief Aluminum

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Teal

    Fork

    RockShox 35 Gold RL 140 mm, 44 mm Offset

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+

    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

    Stem

    Salsa Guide 35.0

    Handlebar

    Salsa Guide 35.0 Aluminum

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSI05JL2, 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 SLX

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Race Face Ride, 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX 10–51t 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano SLX

    Brakes

    Shimano MT520 four-piston, 180 mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

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