Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle Black 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,649$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SX 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 Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon RL 140 mm, 42 mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM PG1210, 11–50t, 12-speed
Crank
Truvativ Descendant 7k, 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
SRAM SX Eagle
Wheels
Rims
WTB Serra 110 x 15 mm hub, WTB ST 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 MT401, 180 mm rotors
Disk Rotors
74mm post (Ø160–180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide 35.0
Handlebar
Salsa 35.0
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Headset
FSA Orbit IS-2
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
TranzX YSI05JL, 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 | 1.46 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 705 mm | 732 mm | 755 mm | 778 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 111 mm | 116 mm | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 630 mm | 640 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 423 mm | 437 mm | 456 mm | 475 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 601 mm | 624 mm | 645 mm | 667 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.9 ° | 73.4 ° | 73.4 ° | 73.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 406 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.3 ° | 66.8 ° | 66.8 ° | 66.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 103 mm | 113 mm | 123 mm | 133 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1141 mm | 1168 mm | 1191 mm | 1214 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 33 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Standover Height | 759 mm | 763 mm | 763 mm | 763 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 |
About this model
Horsethief SX Eagle Black completes 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
Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle Black 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2649$. Salsa Horsethief Carbon XTR 2020 on the other hand costs 7499$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 2649$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Horsethief SX Eagle Black price is 4.27% lower.
Horsethief SX Eagle Black components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. 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. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Horsethief SX Eagle Black bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle Black has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. 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
A dropper post is included with the Horsethief SX Eagle Black. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!