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    Horsethief SX Eagle2021 Salsa
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,799
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    5.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    		RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Truvativ Descendant, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		-
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    		The Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle 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 SX Eagle
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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 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
    Horsethief SX Eagle2021 Salsa
    Frame

    Horsethief Alloy

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Black

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140 mm, 42 mm offset

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    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 ACB, IS41/IS52

    Stem

    Salsa Guide Trail, 35.0 mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Race Face Chester 35

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    TranzX YSI05JL , 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm

    Type: Dropper

    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

    Tektro HD-M285, Shimano RT26 rotors (180 mm, 6-bolt)

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Novatec D791SB 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" rim, tubeless-ready, Rear: Novatec DH82SB 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i30 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

    Tektro HD-M285, Shimano RT26 rotors (180 mm, 6-bolt)

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