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With ample accessory mounts and progressive trail geometry that's stable on descents and technical sections, the Salsa Timberjack XT 29 bike is a well-rounded hardtail ready for all sorts of terrain.
Imported.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Timberjack Alloy V2 |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 44 mm offset |
| Fork Travel | 130 millimeters |
| Crankset | Shimano MT510, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 I-SPEC EV |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT420 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT4100 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 32h, 29 in. |
| Front Hub | Shimano HB-MT400 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT410 |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF (EXO, TR); rear: Maxxis Rekon (EXO, TR) |
| Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSI05 RAD+/Shimano MT500 lever |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Steel |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ACB |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Weight | 31 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'1'' - 5'4'' | 5'2'' - 5'9'' | 5'8'' - 6'0'' | 5'10'' - 6'3'' | 6'2'' - UP |
| Reach | 410.7 | 433.6 | 453.6 | 475.5 | 492.6 |
| Stack | 599 | 599 | 607.4 | 613.5 | 625.5 |
| Effective Top Tube | 570 | 594.1 | 615.3 | 639 | 659.3 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 342.9 | 370 | 395 | 432 | 457.2 |
| Standover Height | 702.9 | 722.6 | 742.1 | 772.1 | 792.9 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 100 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| 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 | 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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Love the bike so far, although I just got it home. Unfortunately I discovered the fork is loose, so I'll have to make the long trip back to get it adjusted before I can ride it. It tested fine in the parking lot, so I'm not sure if something shook loose on the trip home (?) Either way, I hope this isn't going to be an issue moving forward.