
RockShox Sector RL – Offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel. The hardtail XT features Salsa’s blended aluminum triple-butted frame and RockShox Sektor RL front suspension with 130mm travel.

The Salsa Timberjack 29 XT is a notable step up on the Timberjack range, with Shimano MT hubs on WTB STi i29 rims, an FSA Orbit headset, and quality WTB Trail Boss 2.6” tires. The Salsa Timberjack 27.5 SLX is a quality off-road machine and although it lacks dual suspension, it can certainly hold its own on rocky downhill trails. Shimano provides the 11-speed SLX drivetrain with MT400 hydraulic disc brakes and on the wheels are WTB rims and 27.5 x 2.8” tires (29” also available). The integrated Alternator Dropout allows easy changing between QR, thru-axle, freehub, or to a Rohloff gearing systems.ġ. The Salsa Timberjack SLX 27.5 inch hardtail has a blended 60 aluminum frame with 130mm RockShox Recon RL front suspension and a dropper seat post. However, it loses a few points on certain components like the heavy fork and average tires. The Salsa Timberjack Deore 29 is a decent entry-level hardtail mountain bike with some nice additions like the dropper seat post. Shimano Deore – Shifters, Rear Derailleur, Cassette.SR Suntour XCR 34 – Lockout, rebound, preload adjustable.Shimano provides an 11-speed Deore drivetrain and its MT201 hydraulic disc brakes. It’s a great bike for tackling tough singletrack or gravel trails and comes with a Tranz-X dropper seat post for any steep downhills.

This hardtail MTB is the aluminum entry-level bike of the Timberjack range, with an SR Suntour XCR 34 Air fork and 2.8” WTB Ranger tires.

MSRP $ 1,249 / SR Suntour XCR 34: 130mm / 10-speed / Shimano MT 201 hydro disc brakes / TranzX seat dropper-post The aluminum bikes keep the same frame geometry as before, with the awesome alternator dropout, XS to XL sizes, and 29” or 650b wheels selection. The popular range is back in 2021 with some updated specs, colorways, and graphics. They all feature relaxed frame geometry, dropper seat posts, and front suspension with 130mm travel. Salsa’s Timberjack line of mid-range hardtail MTB trail bikes is aimed at intermediate trail riders and long-distance bikepackers.
