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2025 Salsa Timberjack SLX 29
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $1,899.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Terracotta Orange
- Weight
- 32 lbs 14 oz (size Medium)
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000366
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The fork provides the documented suspension, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main adjustments for balancing the two ends of the bike. Both 27.5- and 29-inch wheels appear in the record, but it does not establish a mixed front/rear build; confirm the correct diameter for the selected frame size. The 510% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone.
Suspension setup
Front only
Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Wheel system
27.5 / 29 options
Both diameters are documented, but the archive does not prove a mixed front/rear setup.
Gearing
510% cassette range
Calculated from the published 10–51-tooth sprocket span.
Tire setup
Tubeless-ready
The rims and tires may support tubeless use, but the bike may still be running tubes.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 21 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Salsa Timberjack SLX 29 · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Timberjack Alloy V2 · Fork: RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 140mm, 44mm offset
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 140mm, 44mm offset
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Deore M6100 I-SPEC EV · Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS · Crankset: Shimano MT510, 30t · Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100-12, 10–51t, 12-speed · Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Levers: Shimano MT420 4-piston brakes; Rotors: Shimano RT30 rotors (Center Lock, 203mm front, 180 mm rear)
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29"; 27.5" · Front tire: Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", Durable casing. Tubeless accessorites: WTB TCS Rim Strip, tubeless tape, valves, and 8oz tire sealant included · Rear tire: Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", Durable casing. Tubeless accessorites: WTB TCS Rim Strip, tubeless tape, valves, and 8oz tire sealant included
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ACB · Handlebar: Race Face Chester 35 · Stem: Salsa Guide Trail · Seatpost: TranzX YSI05 RAD+, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj · Saddle: WTB Solano Medium
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Timberjack Alloy V2 |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo Silver RC, 140mm, 44mm offset |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 I-SPEC EV |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano MT510, 30t |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100-12, 10–51t, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Levers: Shimano MT420 4-piston brakes; Rotors: Shimano RT30 rotors (Center Lock, 203mm front, 180 mm rear) |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ACB |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
| Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
| Saddle | WTB Solano Medium |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI05 RAD+, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj |
Wheels & Tires
| Front Tire | Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", Durable casing. Tubeless accessorites: WTB TCS Rim Strip, tubeless tape, valves, and 8oz tire sealant included |
|---|---|
| Rear Tire | Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", Durable casing. Tubeless accessorites: WTB TCS Rim Strip, tubeless tape, valves, and 8oz tire sealant included |
| Wheel Size | 29"; 27.5" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 342.9 mm | 370 mm | 395 mm | 432 mm | 457.2 mm |
| Effective top tube | 570 mm | 594.1 mm | 615.3 mm | 639 mm | 659.3 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75.1° | 75.1° | 75.1° | 75.1° | 75.1° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120 mm | 1142.5 mm | 1164.5 mm | 1180.5 mm | 1211.7 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 56.6 mm | 56.6 mm | 56.6 mm | 56.6 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Reach | 410.7 mm | 433.6 mm | 453.6 mm | 475.5 mm | 492.6 mm |
| Stack | 599 mm | 599 mm | 607.4 mm | 613.5 mm | 625.5 mm |
| Standover height | 702.9 mm | 722.6 mm | 742.1 mm | 772.1 mm | 792.9 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm | 543 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Stem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
X-Small geometry
Riding position
The 599 mm stack is tall relative to the 410.7 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit.
Handling tendencies
A 66.4° head angle combined with a 1120 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 420 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 56.6 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1120 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Small geometry
Riding position
A 433.6 mm reach paired with 599 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 66.4° head angle combined with a 1142.5 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 420 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 56.6 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1142.5 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Medium geometry
Riding position
A 453.6 mm reach paired with 607.4 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end.
Handling tendencies
A 66.4° head angle combined with a 1164.5 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 420 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 56.6 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1164.5 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Large geometry
Riding position
With 475.5 mm of reach and 613.5 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit.
Handling tendencies
A 66.4° head angle combined with a 1180.5 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 420 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1180.5 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 613.5 mm sits toward the lower end.
X-Large geometry
Riding position
With 492.6 mm of reach and 625.5 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit.
Handling tendencies
A 66.4° head angle combined with a 1211.7 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 420 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its stack of 625.5 mm sits toward the lower end. Its wheelbase of 1211.7 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Across the size range
From X-Small to X-Large, reach grows by 81.9 mm and stack by 26.5 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 420 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.