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Timberjack NX Eagle 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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$1,999| Weight | 13.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
157cm – 168cm
160cm – 175cm
173cm – 183cm
180cm – 191cm
188cm +
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May 2022
Bean's Salsa Timberjack is loaded down with interesting tales while satisfying a selectively-sourced, budget-forward build...
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.
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'.
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…
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
Seat tube angle may not be steep enough for some
Resin-only rotors are limiting
35mm handlebar and stem
Lower end fork and hubs
May 2019 · Pat Donahue
The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ is a capable hardtail that delivers solid versatility. Salsa markets this bicycle as a great option for those who want a fun rig...
Versatile
Well-rounded performance
Very capable bikepacking rig
Front end wanders on steep climbs
Poor fork specification
| Frame | Timberjack Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Sektor RL 130mm travel, 15 x 110mm Travel: 130mm |
| 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 Comp |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP15L, 0mm offset dropper Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle PS, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 11-50t, 12-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB 15 x 110mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29", Rear: WTB 12 x 148mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" |
|---|---|
| Tires | WTB Trail Boss 29 x 2.6" TCS Light/Fast Rolling |
| Disc Rotors | 51mm I.S. (160–180mm) |
First added 14 August
Last updated 1 April
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