2025 Salsa Horsethief SLX – Mountain Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Horsethief SLX |
Vehicle Category |
Mountain Bike |
Application |
Trail riding |
Starting Price (2025) |
$2,999.99 USD (regular $3,799.00 USD) |
Color Options |
Blue |
Sizes |
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
Horsethief Alloy V3, aluminum, internal sleeved cable routing, 157x12mm thru-axle, FS2322 derailleur hanger, Split Pivot suspension |
Fork |
RockShox Revelation RC, 140mm travel, 551mm axle-to-crown, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle |
Rear Shock |
Fox Float DPS Performance, 190 x 45mm |
Drivetrain Compatibility |
Shimano SLX M7100, 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 Deore M6130 or FSA Comet MegaExo, 30t |
Chain |
Shimano Deore M6100 |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
Shifters |
Shimano Deore M6100 |
Cassette |
Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed or Ruby 11–50t, 12-speed, HG, steel spider |
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 |
WTB ST i30 29" rim, Shimano MT400-B 15x110mm (F), Shimano SLX M7130 or WTB Frequency Comp HG 12x157mm (R), Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" EXO TR (F), Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" EXO TR (R) |
Brakes |
Shimano Deore M6120 or Tektro HD-M745 four-piston, 74mm post mount, Shimano RT64 Center Lock rotors (180mm) |
Brake Levers |
Shimano Deore M6120 or Tektro HD-M745 |
Handlebar |
Race Face Chester 35 |
Stem |
Salsa Guide Trail, 50 mm |
Headset |
FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB, 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 |
35.0mm |
Grips |
Salsa File Tread Lock-on |
Front Hub |
Shimano MT400-B, 15x110mm |
Rear Hub |
Shimano SLX M7130 or WTB Frequency Comp HG, 12x157mm |
Rims |
WTB ST i30, 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 |
33 lb 12 oz (~15.3 kg) for Medium, with pedals |