Salsa Horsethief Carbon SLX Mountain Bike

Features

• Carbon frame and seatstays with Split Pivot suspension design offers 120 mm of efficient travel and remains fully active under braking while supportive throughout its travel
• Suspension fork provides 140 mm of travel
• 67° head tube angle provides confidence on the descent, yet balances overall wheelbase length and slow-speed maneuverability
• Rear Flip Chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height for terrain, wheel size and personal preference
• Super Boost 12 x 157 mm rear hub spacing combined with a standard width bottom bracket results in a 432 mm chainstay length that’s 5mm shorter than previous generations
• Triangle fits 2 full-size water bottles; Anything Bracket and top tube mounts boost cargo space for pack-free riding bliss
• Equipped with 29 in. wheels with a 2.5 in. tire up front and 2.4 in. tire in back; accommodates 27.5 in. wheels with 2.8–3 in. tires or 29 in. wheels with 2.2–2.6 in. tires
• Pedals not included
• Specs and images are subject to change

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:

• 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
• In-store bike assembly
• Pickup in store or curbside
• Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops

REI Co-op Members get more:

• Free flat tire repairs (labor only; parts not included)
• 20% off shop services

More about our free adjustments: 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. Important WARNING for California residents View the Salsa Horsethief Product LineView all Salsa Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes

Technical Specs

Best Use

Mountain Bike Style

Frame

Bike Suspension

Fork

Fork Travel

Rear Shock

Crankset

Bottom Bracket

Shifters

Rear Derailleur

Rear Cogs

Number of Gears

Brake Type

Brakes

Brake Levers

Rims

Front Hub

Rear Hub

Wheel Size

Tires

Tire Width

Handlebar Shape

Handlebar

Stem

Seat Post

Saddle

Pedals

Headset

Chain

Dropper Post

Weight

Gender

Mountain Biking

Trail

Horsethief carbon V3

Full Suspension

RockShox Pike Select+ RC 140 mm, 42 mm offset

140 millimeters

Fox Float DPS Performance

Shimano SLX M7130, 30T

BSA threaded, 73 mm

Shimano SLX M7100

Shimano SLX M7100 SGS

Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed

12 gear(s)

Hydraulic Disc Brake

Shimano Deore M6120, 4 pistons

Shimano Deore M6120

WTB ST Light i30, 29 inches

Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 mm hub

Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub

29 inches

Front: Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5 in.; rear: Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4 in.; EXO/tubeless ready

2.5 inches 2.4 inches

Riser Bar

Race Face Chester 35

Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm

TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust

WTB Volt 250 steel, 250 x 135 mm

Not included

FSA Orbit 1.5E NO.57E ACB, ZS44/ZS56

Shimano Deore M6100

Yes

Unavailable

Unisex

Size Chart

SMLXLHeight Range

Reach

Stack

Effective Top Tube

Seat Tube Center-Top

Standover Height

Head Tube Length

Head Tube Angle (degrees)

Seat Tube Angle (degrees)

Wheelbase

Chainstay

Fork Offset

5’5″ – 5’8″	5’8″ – 5’11”	5’11” – 6’2″	6’2″ – UP
413.0 / 415.0	432.0 / 434.0	451.0 / 453.0	470.0 / 472.0
613.0 / 611.0	622.0 / 620.0	632.0 / 629.0	641.0mm / 639.0
596.0mm / 595.0	618.0 / 617.0	639.0 / 639.0	661.0 / 660.0
419.0	444.0	483.0	520.0
750.0 / 753.0	748.0 / 758.0	759.0 / 769.0	769.0 / 780.0
103.0	113.0	123.0	113.0
66.8 / 67.0	66.8 / 67.0	66.8 / 67.0	66.8 / 67.0
73.4 / 73.6	73.4 / 73.6	73.4 / 73.6	73.4 / 73.6
1141.0	1164.0	1187.0	1209.0
432.0 / 431.0	432.0 / 431.0	432.0 / 431.0	432.0 / 431.0
44.0	44.0	44.0	44.0

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Measurements shown are for LOW / HIGH Flip Chip settings

How we measure bikes

bike diagram loading

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.