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2019

Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle

Salsa Horsethief 2019

5199

Trail

Colour / Teal and Raw Carbon

Size / SM, MD, LG, XL

Weight / 30 lb 9 oz, size MD

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At a glance

The 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle is an Trail Carbon mountain bike. It sports 29" wheels, is priced at $5,199 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including SM, MD, LG, XL, has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Salsa's Horsethief range of mountain bikes.

There’s a wide world of trails out there, and you want a bike to explore as many of them as possible; enter the Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle. Designed as a highly adaptable platform for trail-riding pursuits, the Horsethief’s 120mm of Split Pivot® rear travel pairs well with 140mm of front travel to see you through an expansive range of terrain. Designed as a system, SRAM’s GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain features a massive gear range with intuitive shifting and high-end performance. Up front, the gold standard of trail bike forks, the RockShox Pike RC 140, provides incredibly supple, progressive bump absorption. A RockShox Deluxe RT3 shock delivers proven rear damping with incredible small bump performance and Rapid Recovery™ to ready the shock for the next impact.

Printed-on Sag Gradients™ mean you spend more time riding, and less time fidgeting with setup.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Horsethief Carbon
  • Fork
    RockShox Pike RC 140mm, 42mm offset
  • Shock
    RockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels
  • Wheels
    Front: WTB Speedterra hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready

    Rear: WTB Speedterra hub 157 x 12mm, WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless ready
  • Wheel Size
    29"
  • Tires
    Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" front, DHR II 29 x 2.4″ rear, 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    SRAM NX Eagle
  • Crank
    SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t
  • Bottom Bracket
    73mm BSA, threaded
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM GX Eagle
  • Shifters
    SRAM GX Eagle
  • Cassette
    SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 10-50t
Components
  • Brakeset
    SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotors
  • Handlebar
    Salsa Salt Flat Deluxe (SM) Rustler Deluxe (MD–XL)
  • Saddle
    WTB Volt Comp
  • Seatpost
    Salsa Reverb Stealth With 1x Remote, travel: SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm
  • Stem
    Salsa Guide Trail
  • Grips
    Salsa File Tread Lock On
  • Headset
    Cane Creek 40

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle?

A 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle is typically priced around $5,199 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle?

The 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle may be purchased directly from Salsa.

Q: How much does a 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle weigh?

A 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle weights 30 lb 9 oz, size MD.

Q: What size wheels does the 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle have?

The 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle should I get?

The 2019 Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle comes in sizes SM, MD, LG, XL. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Salsa Horsethief Carbon GX Eagle size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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