Salsa Horsethief Carbon SLX 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,799$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Pike Select
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Groupset SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
165cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Horsethief Carbon
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike Select 140 mm, 42 mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX
Cassette
Shimano SLX, 10–51t, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano SLX, 32t
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded. Carbon bike requires ISCG cover ring or ISCG mounting bracket in place of 2.5mm DS BB Spacer
Chain
Shimano SLX
Wheels
Rims
Shimano SLX 110 x 15 mm hub, WTB ST Light 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
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX four-piston, 180 mm rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post (Ø160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide 35.0
Handlebar
Salsa Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock On
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 709 mm | 732 mm | 755 mm | 778 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 116 mm | 116 mm | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Stack | 617 mm | 626 mm | 636 mm | 645 mm |
| Reach | 414 mm | 433 mm | 452 mm | 471 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 598 mm | 620 mm | 641 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.4 ° | 73.4 ° | 73.4 ° | 73.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 419 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.8 ° | 66.8 ° | 66.8 ° | 66.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 103 mm | 113 mm | 123 mm | 133 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1141 mm | 1164 mm | 1187 mm | 1210 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Standover Height | 752 mm | 757 mm | 768 mm | 779 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 174 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | cm |
Model Overview
Horsethief Carbon SLX is part of the Salsa Horsethief model. Salsa launched 22 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Horsethief bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle Black 2020 has a starting price of 2649$. Salsa Horsethief Carbon XTR 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7499$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 4799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Horsethief Carbon SLX price is 73.75% higher than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Horsethief Carbon SLX components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Pike Select fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The Horsethief Carbon SLX has a rear shock with a travel of 120mm. The model Fox Float DPS Performance is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Horsethief Carbon SLX model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Horsethief Carbon SLX comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Salsa Horsethief Carbon SLX includes a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.