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2015 Horsethief 2

2015 Horsethief 2

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Horsethief w/ Split Pivot, AL6066
  • Color: Transparent Gray
  • Fork: Fox F29 CTD Evolution, 130mm, 51mm offset
  • Rear Shock: Fox CTD Performance w/ Boost Valve
  • Front Der: Shimano Deore M616-D, 10-speed
  • Rear Der: Shimano SLX M675, 10-speed, Shadow Plus SGS
  • Cassette: Shimano HG50, 10-speed, 11-36t
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Crankset: SRAM S1000 22 x 34t
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/56
  • Stem: Salsa Guide
  • Handlebar: Salsa Rustler 3, 15mm riser, 750mm wide
  • Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On
  • Shifter: Shimano Deore M610, 10-speed
  • Front Brake: Shimano Deore M615
  • Rear Brake: Shimano Deore M615
  • Brake Lever: Shimano Deore, included with brake
  • Rotors: Shimano RT54, 180mm front, 160mm rear
  • Seatpost: Truvativ T20
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Comp
  • Front Hub: Shimano SLX M678, 15 x 100mm
  • Rear Hub: Shimano SLX M678, 12 x 142mm
  • Spokes: Stainless, butted, black
  • Rims: NoTubes Rapid 28, 32-hole
  • Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29 x 2.35" TL-R
  • Complete Bike: $3,399
  • Complete Bike Weight: 30 lb 4 oz for size Medium

Frame Specs

  • Frame: 2015 Horsethief Aluminum
  • Wheelsize: 29"
  • Travel: 120mm rear; 120–130mm front
  • Tire clearance: Clearance for 29 x 2.35" tires
  • Fork: Designed for 528–532mm axle-to-crown, 51mm offset 29er suspension fork; 45mm offset acceptable
  • Headset-Upper: 1-1/8" Zero Stack (ZS44/28.6)
  • Headset-Lower: For tapered: 56mm zero stack (ZS56/40); for straight: 56mm reducing zero stack (ZS56/30)
  • Rear Shock Size: 184 x 44.5mm (7.25 x 1.75")
  • Rear Shock Mount Size: Front: 8 x 22mm, rear: none (uses clevis mount)
  • Seatpost: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm
  • Front Derailleur: High direct-mount; 2x compact; top-pull only
  • Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 (92mm width)
  • Crankset: Mountain 1x or 2x compatible; max chainring sizes 1x (34t), 2x (38/24t)
  • Rear Brake: 51mm I.S., minimum rotor size 140mm, maximum rotor size 180mm
  • Rear Spacing: 142 x 12mm thru-axle
  • Bottle Mounts: 1 per frame
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2322. Split Pivot Dropout Tool Top Cap available for field repairs
  • Rear Thru-Axle: Ø12 x 182L, TP=1.75, TL=20
  • Cable Routing: Full-length housing; 1x, 2x, moto/regular, and dropper/stealth dropper routing compatible
  • Frame Weight: SM: 2795g, MD: 2900g, LG: 3000g, XL: 3050g
  • Color: Transparent Gray

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Measurement Small Medium Large X-Large
Top Tube Effective Metric 590 610 630 650
Seat Tube Length Metric 407 457 508 559
Head Tube Length Metric 100 110 110 120
Head Tube Angle 68.1 68.1 68.1 68.1
Seat Tube Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
BB Drop Metric 36 36 36 36
Chainstay Length Metric 437 437 437 437
Fork Length Metric 530 530 530 530
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1130 1151 1171 1192
Stack Metric 605.9 614.5 614.5 623.8
Reach Metric 410.7 428 448 465.2
Standover Metric 747.9 750.6 792.3 795.6
Rider Height Metric 165cm - 175cm 175cm - 183cm 183cm - 190cm 190cm - UP
Stem Length 70 70 80 90
Crank Length 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 750 750 750 750
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0

Measurements based on:

  • an unsprung bike (no sag)
  • an average 120/130mm suspension fork (not to exceed 532mm A2C)
  • a 29 x 2.25" tire measuring 740m in diameter
  • standover (P) measured vertically from the top of the toptube/brace intersection (50mm forward of BB center for size SM)


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Additional Features

Horsethief Geometry

Designed for all-day riding in rugged terrain. Short chainstays, slacker angles, a low stance, and a longer toptube paired with a shorter stem length and wider handlebar, combine with 29" wheels to create an aggressive chassis that floats over rock gardens, motors up and over the roughest ascents and inspires confidence on descents. The bike to take when you want to enjoy conquering difficult terrain

Split Pivot Rear Suspension

The concentric rear axle pivot in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in several performance gains: Exceptional bump compliance, Maximum traction, Incredible pedaling efficiency, Predictable braking, Improved frame geometry due to the elimination of unwanted suspension movement during acceleration and braking

120mm Rear Wheel Travel

120mm of Split Pivot rear travel, combined with 29er wheels and our Devour Geometry, make the Horsethief capable of tackling terrain you might not typically expect a 29er to excel on

120–130mm Fork Compatible

Designed for use with 120–130mm travel suspension forks with axle-to-crown between 528 to 532mm

6066-T6 Aluminum Tubeset

Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated 6066 aluminum tubing. Formed and shaped for optimized and appropriate stiffness, strength, and weight for the Horsethief model

Designed for 51mm Offset Suspension Fork

Steering and handling feel (mechanical trail) was designed using a 51mm offset suspension fork. This offset allows for a slacker headtube angle and longer front/center, which results in increased cockpit room and a better angle and attack, leading to improved handling

Super-Short 437mm Chainstays

Provide increased agility, quicker cornering, easier front-end lofting, increased climbing traction, and improved descending capabilities

Control Link & Clevis Combo

Forged and CNC-machined control link and clevis; extremely stiff; designed to precisely deliver the desired leverage ratio for the Horsethief model and its intended use and ride quality; provides incredibly supple small bump performance early in travel, offers tons of mid-travel cornering support and pumping the terrain, and a bottomless feel at the end stroke

Fox CTD Performance w/ Boost Valve

Horsethief-specific tuning, Boost valve, three-position CTD compression adjuster, external rebound control

Tapered Headtube

Allows use of tapered forks or standard 1-1/8" forks. Combining the tapered headtube with the large downtube greatly increases the front-end stiffness and strength of the frame without adding significant weight

Forged Two-Piece Bottom Bracket Shell & Fittings

Combined with Split Pivot’s 12 x 142mm rear thru-axle results in increased rear end stiffness (18% over 2013 Horsethief model) for improved rear wheel tracking, while creating clearance for 2x front derailleurs and up-to-2.35" tires

PressFit 92mm Bottom Bracket Shell

Compatible with all 1x and 2x mountain cranks, with both GXP and 24mm spindles

ISCG-05 Tabs

Allows mounting of 1x and 2x chain guides for added chain security when the going gets fast and rough

12 x 142mm Rear Spacing

Features hub catches and a tool-free axle for simple and quick wheel removal/installation. Split Pivot-specific RockShox Maxle included (12 x 182mm length, thread pitch 1.75, thread depth 20mm) 

Water Bottle-Friendly Layout

Front triangle design provides space for full-size water bottle 

Warranty Information

All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.

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