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2019 Timberjack SLX 27.5+ Dark Green

2019 Timberjack SLX 27.5+ Dark Green

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Timberjack SLX 27.5+ features modern trail bike geometry and short chainstays for nimble scrambling, making it perfect for navigating tough trails. The RockShox Recon RL fork is made for aggressive riding, absorbing the punishment so you don’t have to. Shimano SLX gearing offers excellent responsiveness to ensure nothing stands in your way. Whether you’re looking to tackle technical singletrack or a multi-day adventure, the Timberjack has your back.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Timberjack Aluminum
  • Fork: Rockshox Recon RL 130mm travel, 1 5x 110mm
  • Color: Dark Green or Pink
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Front Der: N/A
  • Rear Der: Shimano SLX
  • Cassette: Shimano SLX, 11-46t, 11-Speed
  • Chain: Shimano HG601
  • Crankset: Race Face Ride, 30t
  • Shifter: Shimano SLX
  • Brakes & Rotors: Shimano MT400, 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10
  • Stem: Salsa Guide Trail
  • Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat (XS, SM) Rustler (MD, LG, XL)
  • Grips: Salsa File Tread
  • Seatpost: TranzX JD-YSP15L, 0mm offset
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
  • Front Wheel: WTB 15 x 110mm, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
  • Rear Wheel: WTB 12 x 148mm, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
  • Tires: WTB Ranger Comp 27.5 x 2.8"
  • Complete Bike Weight: 30 lb 4 oz - MD

Frame Specs

  • Design Wheel/Tire Size: 27.5 x 3.0" max. (at 427mm rear center)
  • Alternative Wheel/Tire Size: 29 x 2.6 max. (at 427 rear center)
  • Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 511–541mm (100–130mm)
  • Rigid Fork Length: 483–502mm
  • Fork Offset: 42–51mm
  • Headset-Upper: ZS44
  • Headset-Lower: AL: ZS56, Ti: EC44
  • Seatpost: AL: 30.9mm, Ti: 31.6mm
  • Seat Collar: 35.0mm
  • Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes
  • Front Derailleur Mount: 148mm rear spaced: high direct mount (29mm offset) via 34.9mm clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1328) 142mm rear spaced: high direct mount (26.5mm offset) via 34.9mm clamp Problem Solvers bracket (FS1323)
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset (Max Ring): 1x crankset: 32t max. Boost or 30t max. / Non-Boost, 2x crankset: 36/24t max. / Boost and 36/24t Non-Boost
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm I.S., (160–180mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 148mm; 142/135mm capable w/ Alternator Reduction Plates (FS2360)
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 180L, TP = 1.75, TL = 20
  • Derailleur Hanger: QR = FS1312; TA = FS1373; SS = FS1318; SSTA = FS1375; L Rohloff = FS1371; TA Kit = FS1370
  • Rack Mounts: Yes w/ Alternator Rack System
  • Fender Mounts: No
  • Stem Clamp: 28.6mm
  • Crown Race: 40mm
  • Front Brake (Rotor): N/A
  • Front Spacing: N/A

Geometry

Geometry Diagram
Metric XS SM MD LG XL
Top Tube Effective Metric 571 591 611 641 671
Seat Tube Length Metric 355.6 381 431.8 482.6 533.4
Head Tube Length Metric 100 100 110 120 135
Head Tube Angle 67.6 67.6 67.6 67.6 67.6
Seat Tube Angle 73.2 73.2 73.2 73.2 73.2
BB Drop Metric 55 55 55 55 55
Chainstay Length Metric 420–437 420–437 420–437 420–437 420–437
Fork Length Metric 509 509 509 509 509
Fork Offset Metric 51 51 51 51 51
Wheelbase Metric 1086–1103 1106–1123 1127–1144 1158–1175 1190–1207
Stack Metric 601 602 611 620 634
Reach Metric 389 409 426 454 480
Standover Metric 684 700 739 776 813
Rider Height Metric 157cm–168cm 160–175cm 173cm–183cm 180cm–191cm 188cm–UP
Stem Length 60 60 60 60 60
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 750mm 750mm 750mm 800mm 800mm
Seatpost Offset Metric 0 0 0 0 0
  • 509 x 51 mm offset fork based on 130 mm [541 mm/29/27.5+] fork at 25% sag.
  • 27.5 x 2.8" tire measuring 717 mm in diameter.
  • Standover (P) for all sizes is measured vertically to top of toptube from a position 50mm forward of BB center.

Supportive Documents

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Additional Features

6066-T6 & 6061 Aluminum Tubeset

A blend of our proprietary, top shelf 6066-T6 double and triple-butted tubing to the main triangle with 6061-T6 chain and seatstays creates a light, responsive, and durable frame that provides great trail feel

Timberjack Geometry

Timberjack uses a longer toptube and shorter stem to put the rider ina confidence inspiring position for off-road riding. Using the same stem length, offsets, and angles on each frame size, we provide riders across our size range with the same consistent front-end experience. Combining this front end with super-short chainstays, as short as 420mm, makes Timberjack an extremely agile trail bike

27.5 x 2.8” Wheel/Tire Spec

Large volume 27.5 x 2.8” tires provide confidence inspiring traction while also helping smooth the trail

130mm Travel Front Suspension

130mm of bump-eating travel courtesy of a RockShox Recon RL suspension fork

Dropper Seatpost Included

Drop your saddle for steep descents and technical terrain with the included Trans-X dropper seatpost. The frame also provides stealth cable routing

Alternator Dropout Versatility

The Alternator Dropout delivers incredible drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff. Set the Alternator Dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase and quick, nimble handling, or set back for more stability. See our Alternator page

Multiple Bottle Cages

X-Small and Small accept 2 bottle cages; Medium, Large, and X-Large accept 3 bottle cages

Full-Length Internal Housing Cable Routing

Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals

Rear Rack Friendly

Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Rack. NOTE: Requires the use of 35mm Salsa Rack-Lock Seat Collar

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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