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2019 Salsa

Timberjack Deore 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,249
Weight13.4 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Timberjack Deore 29
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Gearing

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)

38 km/h

Timberjack Deore 29

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

157cm – 168cm

SM

160cm – 175cm

MD

173cm – 183cm

LG

180cm – 191cm

XL

188cm +

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Reviews
NSMB
Min-Max: Bean's 2017 Salsa Timberjack

May 2022

Bean's Salsa Timberjack is loaded down with interesting tales while satisfying a selectively-sourced, budget-forward build...

Highs
  • Affordable aluminum frame ($700 new, $150 used) with versatile geometry.

  • Adjustable dropouts (420-437mm chainstay) allow wheel size experimentation (27+, 29, 29+).

  • Lightweight wheelset (1450g) built with high-quality hubs (DT Swiss 350/240).

  • Custom frame bag made by owner.

  • Good value: total build cost ~$1500.

  • Versatile: can be adapted for XC, all-day mixed terrain, or even black trails with tire change.

Lows
  • Aluminum frame may disappoint steel fans.

  • RockShox SID fork is 'completely forgettable' and lacks tire clearance; would prefer Pike.

  • TRP Slate EVO brakes have poor parts support in Canada.

  • GXP crankset wears bottom bracket bearings quickly.

  • Seat angle (73.5°) may be too steep for some (rider pushed saddle forward).

  • Owner's assessment: 'a boring sleeper'.

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Salsa Timberjack Review: Value Meets Versatility

Jul 2020 · Miles Arbour

After three months of riding the 2020 Timberjack XT 29 build on a mix of challenging British Columbia trails and several bikepacking trips, Miles reports back with his thoughts. Find the full review here, plus a comparison with five similar alloy mountain bikes…

Highs
  • Capable trail-ready geometry for chunky, technical descents and singletrack-heavy bikepacking

  • 29 x 2.6″ platform is great

  • Large main triangle and bosses under the downtube

  • Well priced and well specced build, great value

  • Shimano 12-Speed build kit

Lows
  • Seat tube angle may not be steep enough for some

  • Resin-only rotors are limiting

  • 35mm handlebar and stem

  • Lower end fork and hubs

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Salsa Timberjack Deore

Aug 2019 · Jeremy Benson

The Salsa Timberjack Deore 27.5+ is an affordable entry-level hardtail mountain bike. Despite having good experiences on a higher-end build of the...

Highs
  • Inexpensive

  • Dropper seat post

Lows
  • Poor fork specification

  • Poor tire specification

  • Not as stable at speed

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Timberjack Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorBlack

Fork

SR Suntour XCR 34 Air LOR 130mm travel, 15 x 110mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 10

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat (XS, SM) Rustler (MD, LG, XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

TranzX JD-YSP15L, 0mm offset dropper

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Ride, 30t

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano Deore, 11-42t, 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano HG54

Brakes

Shimano MT201, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB 15 x 110mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29", Rear: WTB 10 x 141mm QR, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29"

Tires

WTB Trail Boss 29 x 2.6" Comp

Disc Rotors

51mm I.S. (160–180mm)

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