2025 Salsa Horsethief C XT – Mountain Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Horsethief C XT |
Vehicle Category |
Mountain Bike |
Application |
Trail riding |
Starting Price (2025) |
$5,499.99 USD (regular $6,899.00 USD) |
Color Options |
White |
Sizes |
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
Horsethief Carbon V3, carbon main triangle, 6066-T6 aluminum chainstays, internal sleeved cable routing, 157x12mm thru-axle, FS2322 derailleur hanger, Split Pivot suspension |
Fork |
RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, 140mm travel, 551mm axle-to-crown, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle |
Rear Shock |
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite, 190 x 45mm |
Drivetrain Compatibility |
Shimano XT M8100, 1x12-speed |
Dropouts |
15x110mm (F, Ø12 x 197mm, TP=1.75, TL=20, thru-axle), 157x12mm (R, Ø12 x 197mm, TP=1.75, TL=20, thru-axle) |
Crank |
Shimano XT M8130, 30t |
Chain |
Shimano SLX M7100 |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
Shifters |
Shimano XT M8100 |
Cassette |
Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51t, 12-speed |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135 mm |
Cargo Capacity |
Top tube mount (Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag), bottle mounts (2 in main triangle), molded frame protection, Flip Chip for wheel size adjustment |
Wheels/Tyres |
Reynolds Carbon C 309, 29", 15x110mm (F), 12x157mm (R), Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" EXO TR (F), Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" EXO TR (R) |
Brakes |
Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston, 74mm post mount, Shimano RT64 Center Lock rotors (180mm) |
Brake Levers |
Shimano SLX M7120 |
Handlebar |
Race Face Turbine R 35 |
Stem |
Salsa Guide Trail, 50 mm |
Headset |
Cane Creek 40 Series, IS41 (upper), IS52 (lower) |
Saddle |
WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135 mm |
Seatpost |
TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjustable (SM: 125 x 409 mm, MD: 150 x 459 mm, LG: 170 x 499 mm, XL: 200 x 559 mm) |
Seatpost Clamp |
35.4mm |
Grips |
Salsa File Tread Lock-on |
Front Hub |
Reynolds Carbon C 309, 15x110mm |
Rear Hub |
Reynolds Carbon C 309, 12x157mm |
Rims |
Reynolds Carbon C 309, 29" |
Exterior Features |
Top tube mount (Salsa EXP Series Top Tube Bag), bottle mounts (2 in main triangle), molded frame protection, Flip Chip for wheel size adjustment |
Weight |
30 lb 7 oz (~13.9 kg) for Medium, with pedals |