How to Choose Mountain Bikes

An aggressive trail hardtail, the Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 mountain bike is stable on descents and technical sections. Its ample accessory mounts and dual-wheel-size compatibility add versatility.
Imported.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | 7005-T6 aluminum |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | RockShox 35 Silver TK, 130 mm, 44 mm offset |
Fork Travel | 130 millimeters |
Crankset | Shimano MT510, 30T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT501 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 I-SPEC EV |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
Rear Cogs | 6100-12, 10-51T, 12-speed |
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 i30 32 h 29 in. rim |
Front Hub | 400-B 15 x 110 mm hub |
Rear Hub | 410-B Micro Spline 12 x 148 mm hub |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Rekon rear, 29 x 2.6 in., EXO, TR |
Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
Seat Post | TranzX YSI05 RAD+, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjustable |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Steel |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ACB |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
Weight | 33 pounds |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5'2" - 5'4" | 5'3" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6'0" | 5'11" - 6'3" | 6'2" – 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 | 702.9 | 722.6 | 742.1 | 772.1 | 792.9 |
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 |
Wheelbase | 1120.0 | 1142.5 | 1164.5 | 1180.5 | 1211.7 |
Chainstay | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 | 420.0 |
Fork Offset | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.