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With a progressive trail geometry that makes it stable on descents and technical sections, the Salsa Timberjack SLX 27.5+ bike is a well-rounded hardtail ripper that likes to have fun on singletrack.
Imported.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | 6061-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 | 7100-12, 10-51T, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano M4120 4-piston, Shimano RT10 Center Lock (180 mm front, 160 mm rear) |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 |
Rims | WTB ST i40 32 h 27.5 in. rim |
Front Hub | 400-B 15 x 110 mm hub |
Rear Hub | 410-B Micro Spline 12 x 148 mm hub |
Wheel Size | 27.5+ inches |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Rekon rear, 27.5 x 2.8 in., EXO, TR |
Tire Width | 2.8 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
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" - 5'6" | 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 |
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 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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Beautiful bike. A lot more features than I thought it had when purchasing. The REI staff was great and spent a ton of time on adjusting the bike to my size. Overall awesome experience. Smooth shifting. Unbelievable shocks. Great value. Highly recommend!
This is a very fun bike. It does a lot very well. You can flog it on really chunky single track, does Dow sections with ease and climbs very well. Group set is solid and stays in tune well. Excellent value, just bought one for my daughter. Highly recommend this bike.