Salsa Horsethief C Red Carbon SLX 29er Mountain Bike for Trail & Adventure
$872.31
Description
Horsethief Trail Dominator: engineered for Every Adventure
Built to conquer mixed-terrain trails with precision, the Horsethief blends lightweight agility with rugged reliability. Ideal for weekend warriors tackling rocky descents or explorers seeking multi-day backcountry routes, this full-suspension bike adapts to your rhythm.
Performance Core
– Full-carbon Split Pivot frame (120mm rear travel) maintains responsiveness under braking
– 140mm RockShox fork with tuneable air spring for variable trail conditions
– Boost 157x12mm rear hub + standard BB92 bottom bracket = optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio
Dynamic Geometry
67° head angle + 50mm stem creates stable high-speed descents while retaining playful 4×4 maneuverability at slow speeds
432mm chainstay length (5mm shorter than Gen2) improves cornering agility without sacrificing stability
Customizable Comfort
Rear Flip-Chip adjusts:
✓ 0.5° head angle variation (66°-66.5°)
✓ 10mm bottom bracket height adjustment
Quick-release system allows on-the-fly tuning between XC efficiency and trail aggression modes
Tire Strategy System
Standard setup: 29×2.5″ front / 2.4″ rear (low rolling resistance)
Optional configurations:
• 27.5×3.0″ (max traction mode)
• 29×2.2″ (fast XC mode)
• Tubeless-ready bead design
Cargo Freedom Design
– 2x full-size bottle mounts in optimized triangle area
– Top tube + seatstay braze-ons support up to 15kg of gear
– Integrated rear rack mounts (sold separately)
Why choose Horsethief over competitors?
| Feature | Horsethief | Competitor A | Competitor B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Travel Adjustment | Yes (Flip-Chip) | No | Limited |
| Max Rear Tire Width | 3.0″ | 2.8″ | 2.6″ |
| Chainstay Length | 432mm | 437mm | 440mm |
| Bottle Capacity | 2x full | 1x full | 1x full |
Engineered for riders prioritizing adaptability over specialized performance – perfect for those who want one bike to handle everything from groomed singletrack to unmarked backcountry routes.
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