2023 Salsa Timberjack SLX Hardtail Mountain Bike – 29in Aluminum Frame, Army Green

Unleash Your Trail Dominance: The Salsa Timberjack Hardtail

Meet your new trail companion—the Salsa Timberjack. Engineered for aggressive riders craving technical singletrack mastery, this alloy hardtail blends stability and agility like no other. Its progressive geometry conquers steep descents while the revolutionary Alternator 2.0 dropouts let you customize chainstay length (425–445 mm), tailoring handling for loose corners or high-speed stability.

Why Trail Riders Choose Timberjack:
– Dual-Wheel Versatility: Seamlessly switch between 29″ speed and 27.5+ traction—perfect for rocky climbs or flowy berms.
– Adventure-Ready Design: Front-triple frame bag space + internal routing keeps gear secure on backcountry epics.
– Premium Trail-Ready Build:
– RockShox 35 Silver TK fork (130 mm travel) eats chunky terrain
– Shimano SLX/Deore 12-speed drivetrain (10–51t cassette) for crisp shifting
– Maxxis Minion DHF/Rekon tires (29×2.6″) grip like claws on wet roots
– Rider-Focused Sizing: From XS (5’2″) to XL (6’2″+), dial your fit with TranzX dropper post adjustments.

Timberjack vs. Standard Hardtails
| Feature | Timberjack Advantage |
|——————|————————————|
| Wheel Options | 27.5+/29″ swap in minutes | Single size only |
| Chainstay Tuning | Adjustable via Alternator 2.0 | Fixed length |
| Load Capacity | 9+ accessory mounts + frame bag zone | Limited mounts |

Ideal for intermediate to expert mountain bikers tackling technical singletrack or bikepacking routes, the Timberjack delivers confidence when the trail gets wild. Riders praise its planted feel through rock gardens and playful pop off jumps—all wrapped in a tubeless-ready package (valves included!). Whether you’re sessioning local black diamonds or exploring alpine passes, this hardtail ripper begs to party.

Sizing Guide:
– XS: 5’2″–5’4″
– SM: 5’3″–5’9″
– MD: 5’8″–6’0″
– LG: 5’11″–6’3″
– XL: 6’2″+