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2020 Timberjack XT 27.5+

2020 Timberjack XT 27.5+

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Make the trail yours with Timberjack XT 27.5+. Supreme traction from the 27.5 x 2.8” tires will get you up and over anything you encounter out there—with a little help from the nimble geometry, dropper post, and 130 mm suspension fork. Alternator dropouts add the versatility of multiple hub and drivetrain options—including single speed. Shimano’s venerable XT group brings refined shifting to the table, and the Shimano brakes bring you to a stop with consistent control. Timberjack is a 27.5+ hardtail that makes it easy to find more fun on more trails.

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Product Details

Build Kit

  • Frame: Timberjack Aluminum
  • Fork: RockShox Sektor RL, 130 mm travel, 15 x 110 mm
  • Color: Dark Blue
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Front Der: n/a
  • Rear Der: Shimano XT
  • Cassette: Shimano SLX, 10–51t 12-speed
  • Chain: Shimano SLX
  • Crankset: Shimano MT610, 32t
  • Shifter: Shimano XT
  • Brakes & Rotors: Shimano MT501, 180 mm front, 160 mm rear rotors
  • Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E
  • Stem: Salsa Guide 35.0
  • Handlebar: Salsa Guide 35.0 Aluminum
  • Grips: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
  • Seatpost: TranzX JD-YSI05JL2, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, XS/SM = 125 mm, MD/LG = 150 mm, XL = 170 mm
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
  • Front Wheel: Shimano MT400 32h 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim
  • Rear Wheel: Shimano MT510 32h 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim
  • Tires: WTB 27.5 x 2.8", Vigilante TCS Light/High Grip front, Ranger TCS Light/High Grip rear
  • Complete Bike Weight: 30lb 9oz - Medium

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 / Boost and 36/24t Non-Boost
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 51mm I.S., (160–180mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 141mm; 148mm compatible (requires: FS8112, FS1373, FS1382), 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 1182–1199
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 50 50 50 50 50
Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175
Handlebar Width 760mm 760mm 800mm 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

Our blend of proprietary, top-shelf 6066-T6 double- and triple-butted tubing in the main triangle with 6061-T6 chainstays and seatstays creates a light, responsive, and durable frame with great trail feel

Timberjack Geometry

Timberjack uses a long top tube and short stem to give riders confidence and control. Using the same stem length, fork offsets, and angles on each frame size provides riders across our size range with a consistent front-end feel. This front end, combined with super-short chainstays (adjustable from 420 to 437 mm), makes Timberjack an extremely agile trail hardtail

27.5 x 2.8” Wheel/Tire Spec

Large-volume 27.5 x 2.8" tires provide confident traction and absorb trail impacts

130 mm Suspension Fork

Smooth out the trail with 130 mm of suspension travel up front

Dropper Post Included

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

Alternator Dropout Versatility

The Alternator dropout delivers incredible drivetrain versatility. Run your Timberjack single-speed or geared; quick-release or thru-axle; freehub or Rohloff. Set the Alternator dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase and nimble handling or set them back for more stability. See our Alternator page for more info

Multiple Bottle Cages

Size XS and S Timberjacks accommodate two bottle cages on the frame; size M, L, and XL Timberjacks accommodate three bottle cages on the frame

Full-Length Internal Housing Cable Routing

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

Wheel and Tire Options

The Timberjack frame accommodates tires up to 27.5 x 3.0" or 29 x 2.6"

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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