Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,649
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    Category
    Trail
    4.8
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
    Similar Bikes
    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Horsethief SX Eagle
    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)

    25 mph

    Horsethief SX Eagle

    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 Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorBlack

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL 140 mm, 42 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 YSI05JL, 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

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Truvativ Descendant 7k, 32t

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1210, 11–50t, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano MT401, 180 mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: WTB Serra 110 x 15 mm hub, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: WTB Serra 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)

    Riders Also Compared