From laps at your local trail system to new destinations, the Salsa Horsethief SLX mountain bike is capable of pushing through technical terrain and instills confidence on aggressive pushes.
- Aluminum frame 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
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
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 |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | Horsethief alloy V3 |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC 140 mm, 42 mm offset |
| Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6130, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA threaded, 73 mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120, 4 pistons |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30, 29 inches |
| Front Hub | 400-B 15 x 110 mm hub |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5 in.; rear: Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4 in.; EXO/tubeless ready |
| Tire Width | 2.5 inches 2.4 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 250 steel, 250 x 135 mm |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E NO.57E ACB, ZS44/ZS56 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'8" - 5'11" | 5'11" - 6'2" | 6'2" and up |
| Reach | 413 / 415 | 432 / 434 | 451 / 453 | 470 / 472 |
| Stack | 613 / 611 | 622 / 620 | 632 / 629 | 641 / 639 |
| Effective Top Tube | 596 / 595 | 618 / 617 | 639 / 639 | 661 / 660 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 419 | 444 | 483 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 750 / 753 | 748 / 758 | 759 / 769 | 769 / 780 |
| 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 | 1141 | 1164 | 1187 | 1209 |
| Chainstay | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters 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.