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2026 Salsa Timberjack Frame
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $699.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Deep Orchid
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000386
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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 →
- BrakesIdentify the installed brake system before riding or ordering parts. Test every installed brake separately at walking speed, confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly, then inspect its pads, braking surfaces and complete cable or hose path.Inspect the brakes →
- 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.Check wheels and tires →
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The archived record does not contain enough component detail for a fully specification-informed checklist. Use these universal checks on the bicycle in front of you, identify the installed equipment and confirm compatibility before ordering parts.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Salsa Timberjack Frame · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Timberjack 2.0 Aluminum
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Controls and contact points
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Before and during the test ride
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Timberjack 2.0 Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | N/A |
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA |
|---|
Wheels & Tires
| 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 |
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.
Gallery
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.