Salsa Horsethief Carbon NX Eagle 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Weight | 14.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Fork RockShox Revelation RC
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
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 Revelation RC 140mm, 42mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50t
Crank
SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle DUB 32t
Bottom Bracket
73mm BSA, threaded
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle
Wheels
Rims
WTB Speedterra hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" front and DHRII 29 x 2.4" rear, 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T, 180mm rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post (Ø160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide Trail
Handlebar
Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Rustler (MD–XL)
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock On
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
TranzX JD-YSP12JL, travel: SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm
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 NX Eagle is a Salsa Horsethief model. Salsa launched 22 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Salsa Horsethief bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Salsa Horsethief Deore 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2399$. On the other hand, Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle 2019, is the most expensive and costs 5199$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Salsa released this model in 2019, its price was 4199$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Horsethief Carbon NX Eagle price is 52.03% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Horsethief Carbon NX Eagle weighs 14.2 kg (31.31 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 9.4% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Horsethief Carbon NX Eagle components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Revelation RC fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
The Horsethief Carbon NX Eagle 2019 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.