How to Choose Mountain Bikes
Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle Bike - 2021
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Made to be one of the most versatile trail bikes anyone's ever thrown a leg over, the Salsa Horsethief SX Eagle bike pushes through technical terrain and boosts confidence while you ride aggressively.
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Wheel Size
29 inches
Fork Travel
140 millimeters
Number of Gears
12 gear(s)
- 6066-T6 aluminum frame uses heat-treated double- and triple-butted tubing that's shaped for additional stiffness and strength in key areas
- Modern trail bike fit has a short stem, wide handlebar and long effective top tube for more control and cockpit room for when things get rowdy
- Super Boost 157 x 12 mm rear hub spacing combined with a standard width bottom bracket results in a 432 mm chainstay length to promote confident descending
- A progressive leverage rate offers plenty of bottom-out performance at the end of the stroke, promoting confidence and control on bigger hits and a deeper feel to the travel
- Soak up the trail with a 140 mm fork and 120 mm of Split Pivot® rear suspension
- Split Pivot features a pivot in line with the rear axle that isolates pedaling and braking forces for more traction and control when climbing, descending or cornering
- Metric shock standard requires lower air pressures, resulting in increased stiffness in rear triangle/rear suspension frame members and the ability to fine-tune ride quality
- Anti-squat design is 1x specific and optimized around a 32-tooth chainring for better pedaling performance without the need to over-damp or lock out the rear shock
- Comes with a 29 x 2.5 in. front wheel/tire and 29 x 2.4 in. rear wheel/tire combination, but can also fit 27.5 x 2.8–3.0 in. and 29 x 2.2–2.6 in.
- Flip Chip technology integrated into the shock link mount allows quick adjustments to bottom bracket height and head tube angle based on terrain, wheel size and preference
- Top tube accessory mounts bolt on your Salsa EXP Series top tube bag (not included) for a secure connection and elimination of strap wear
- All sizes accommodate 2 full-size (26 fl. oz.) water bottles within the front triangle (bottles not included)
- Internal tubes guide cable housing through the frame, simplifying setup and maintenance and creating a clean bike profile
- Stealth dropper post routing compatible (fits 30.9 mm diameter posts); comes with a TranzX YSI05JL dropper post
- 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 | 6006-T6 aluminum |
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140 mm, 42 mm offset |
| Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Crankset | Truvativ Descendant 7K, 32t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73 mm |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1210, 11-50t, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M285 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29 in. rim, tubeless-ready |
| Front Hub | Novatec D791SB 15 x 110 mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec DH82SB 12 x 157 mm hub |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5 in.; Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4 in., 60 TPI, EXO, tubeless-ready |
| Tire Width | 2.4 inches 2.5 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail, 35.0 mm clamp |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB, IS41/IS52 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (187710)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'8" - 5'11" | 5'11" - 6'2" | 6'2" and up |
| Reach | 412 / 415 | 431 / 434 | 450 / 453 | 469 / 472 |
| Stack | 615 / 613 | 624 / 622 | 634 / 632 | 643 / 641 |
| Effective Top Tube | 596 / 595 | 618 / 617 | 639 / 638 | 661 / 660 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 406 | 444 | 483 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 757 / 760 | 757 / 760 | 757 / 760 | 757 / 760 |
| Head Tube Length | 103 | 113 | 123 | 133 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 66.8 / 67 | 66.8 / 67 | 66.8 / 67 | 66.8 / 67 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.4 / 73.6 | 73.4 / 73.6 | 73.4 / 73.6 | 73.4 / 73.6 |
| Wheelbase | 1139 | 1162 | 1185 | 1208 |
| Chainstay | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 |
| Fork Offset | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
Where two measurements are listed, the first number is with Flip Chip in Low position; the second number is with Flip Chip in High position.
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.
