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Salsa Timberjack SLX 27.5+ Bike
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Make any trail yours with the Salsa Timberjack SLX 27.5+ bike. Nimble geometry, a suspension fork and grippy 27.5 x 2.8 in. tires are set for rowdy trails, bikepacking trips and everything in between.
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Wheel Size
27.5+ inches
Fork Travel
130 millimeters
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- Proprietary, top-shelf double/triple-butted 6061-T6 aluminum main triangle creates a light, responsive, durable frame with great trail feel
- 2nd generation Timberjack geometry is longer, lower and slacker for aggressive riding; 66° head tube and long wheelbase make for a stable ride
- Long reach and steep seat tube balance weight distribution for efficient pedaling; short chainstays keep the rear end nimble for responsive handling
- Soak up the harshness of roots, rock gardens and drops with 130 mm of suspension travel up front
- Drop your saddle for steep descents and technical terrain with the included TranzX dropper seatpost; it provides 30 mm of tool-free travel
- Large-volume 27.5 x 2.8 in. tires supply confidence-inspiring traction while also helping to smooth out the trail; also compatible with 29 in. wheels (not included)
- Shimano SLX drivetrain provides flawless shifting so you can focus on the ride
- Alternator 2.0 dropouts deliver incredible drivetrain versatility—run single-speed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff
- Set the Alternator 2.0 dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase and quick, nimble handling, or set them back for more stability
- Full-length internal housing cable routing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals
- Front triangle space is maximized for frame bag use (frame bag not included)
- Small, Medium, Large and X-Large frames have 2 bottle mounts, including a Three Pack Mount on the down tube, in the main triangle; X-Small frame has only the Three Pack Mount
- All sizes feature an accessory mount on the underside of the down tube, plus top tube mounts for the Salsa EXP Series Direct-Mount top tube bag (not included)
- Rear rack mounts open up possibilities for larger loads (rear rack not included)
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Silver TK |
| Fork Travel | 130 millimeters |
| Crankset | 510-1, 32t |
| Shifters | ShimanoSLX M7100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51t |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano MT401, Shimano RT10 Center Lock (180 mm front, 160 mm rear) |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 |
| Rims | WTB ST i40 TCS |
| Front Hub | 400-B Center Lock 15 x 110 mm, 32h |
| Rear Hub | 410-B Micro Spline Center Lock 12 x 148 mm, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 27.5+ inches |
| Tires | Maxxis 27.5 x 2.8 in., Minion DHF EXO TR front, Rekon EXO TR rear |
| Tire Width | 2.8 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35.0 mm, 35 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 35.0, 50 mm |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSP05JL 30.9 mm dropper, 0 mm offset, 30 mm travel adjustable, 200 x 559 mm |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, steel |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit #57 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (184741)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 157-163cm | 160-175cm | 173-183cm | 180-191cm | 188cm-UP |
| Reach | 410.7 | 433.6 | 453.6 | 475.5 | 492.6 |
| Stack | 599.0 | 599.0 | 607.4 | 613.5 | 625.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 570.0 | 594.1 | 615.3 | 639.0 | 659.3 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 342.9 | 370.0 | 395.0 | 432.0 | 457.2 |
| Standover Height | 685.5 | 705.2 | 724.7 | 754.8 | 775.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 100.0 | 100.0 | 105.0 | 115.0 | 125.0 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.1 | 75.1 | 75.1 | 75.1 | 75.1 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
| Wheelbase | 1120.0 | 1142.5 | 1164.5 | 1180.5 | 1211.7 |
| Chainstay | 420-437 | 420-437 | 420-437 | 420-437 | 420-437 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
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Brando
East Tennessee
WOW- this bike has it all
4 years ago
First new bike in 20 years, and I picked a good one. All the dudes in the bike shop were drooling when I picked it up. Everything you would expect from a Salsa bike, the color is way better than the pictures. More of an avocado green, the 2.8 tires roll over everything and have lots of grip. The dropper post is wonderful, and my bike came with pedals. Cheap plastic platform pedals, but was nice to be able to ride it when I picked it up. My local REI was out of stock for the raceface pedals I wanted to add. Called the day before I picked it up to have it set up as tubeless, for $40.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Inseam:30"
Height:5'6"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Duluth, MN
This Salsa is Hot
3 years ago
I purchased this Salsa bike with 27.5+ tires to replace the vintage Salsa MTB I had stolen this past year. The quality and versatility of this product is superb and the medium size fits my 5'7" height well. I plan to use this MTB for local trails and I will outfit it for bike packing. The extra brazed on attachment points are a plus. Be aware that in order to install a rear rack, you need to buy a special 35mm seat clamp and a bolt set to attach it to the rear wheel hub assembly. Both of these item are available through Salsa distributors yet they are very hard to come buy. All the bike shops I tried seem to be out of stock.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:30"
Height:5'7"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
Armagh11
Windsor
Awesome bike
3 years ago
This review would have been a 5 star but the bike came with a good size scratch right from picking it up. We got an ohhh well shoulder shrug from the employees. Totally bummed.
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Inseam:34"
Height:5'9"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
rscho76
Connecticut
Could not be happier
3 years ago
Was lucky enough to grab one of these in the Spring when they became available. Feel like winning the lottery. Set it up tubeless and took advantage of the adjustable dropout to put it in the shorter (420mm) wheelbase mode. Since then, I’ve put hundreds of miles on it on chunky, rooty, and rocky New England singletrack. The 2021 geometry gives me a ton of confidence with no compromise on the climbs. Grab one while you can!
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
MountainLane
Kansas
Amazing Bike
3 years ago
Great experience purchasing from REI, staff was super helpful and friendly. This was a gift for my teenage son, and he absolutely loves the bike, especially the dropper post, and length of it, says it handles really well on trails and is super fun to ride. It had all the features he was looking for in upgrading from a $700 beginner bike to one with more features. He says the frame is stiff, bike has modern geometry, the head tube angle listed on Salsa website is 66.4 but that is measured at 25% sag the actual head tube angle is 65, the fork feels plush, it leans through corners well, the 27.5+ tires provide great traction. Easy to order online and pick up fully assembled at store, this was a huge relief to find after looking in person at many local bike stores who are out of inventory or sold out of pre orders.
Age:Under 18
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:6'0"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
JustSendItDude
Texas
Awesome Ride!
3 years ago
What a great bike! Picking up the bike from my local REI store was a breeze. REI already put the bike together, and the tech went over all the features of my new bike. They offered to keep the bike and upgrade the tires to tubeless, but I was ready to get on the trails the next day. So if you're on the fence about picking up this bike, DO IT! I upgraded from a 10-year-old Specialized Hardrock Sport, and the Timberjack is leaps and bounds a much better bike. My confidence has increased tenfold because of the new suspension and massive tires.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'11"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
ride2022
Giving 5 Stars because....
3 years ago
someone wrote a review on their local REI and not the bike. Great bike...spec'd out the way you'd want from a non-race ready hardtail.
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
3 years ago