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Salsa Timberjack MTB Trailbike A la Carte

from €2,989.00

incl. VAT, plus delivery
Delivery weight: 23 kg

Description

Salsa trail bike - individually configurable aluminium or titanium XT 12-speed DT Swiss wheels

The customisable Salsa trail bike is the perfect choice for mountain bikers looking for maximum versatility, high-quality components and the option of an aluminium or titanium frame. Ideal for trail, touring and bikepacking.

Specification: Changes are possible

Colours & Sizes

- Aluminium frame black: XS, S, M, L, XL

- Titanium frame: Size S


Frame & Cockpit

- Frame: Salsa aluminium, compatible with 29" & 27.5+

- Colours: Black (aluminium), titanium (optional)

- Sizes: XS-XL

- Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL SA, 120 mm travel

- Optional: Rigid fork (CroMo or carbon)

- Headset: Cane Creek 10

- Handlebars: Ritchey Riser MTB, 800 mm, Ø 31.8 mm

- Stem: Ritchey MTB, 40-60 mm

- Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine 150 mm dropper post

- Saddle: WTB Volt

- Grips: ODI Rogue, black

⚙️ Drivetrain & gears

- Crank: Shimano Deore, 30 teeth, 1-speed

- Bottom bracket: Hollowtech II MT501

- Chain: Shimano CN-M6100, 12-speed

- Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT 12-speed

- Shift lever: Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus

- Cassette: Shimano Deore 12-speed, 10-51 teeth

- Dropouts: Salsa Alternator - ideal for singlespeed, Rohloff or bikepacking setups

🛑 Brakes & control

- Brakes: Magura MT Trail Sport

- Front: 4-piston

- Rear: 2-piston

- Brake discs: 180 mm front & rear, 6-hole


🛞 Wheels & tyres

- Wheels: DT Swiss HU 1900, 29 × 30 mm, Boost (15×110 / 148×12)

- Tyres: tubeless ready incl. tubeless kit

🧳 Extras & options

- Pedals optional

- Bikepacking-ready thanks to Salsa Alternator dropouts and versatile mounting points

This Salsa trail bike

is the perfect choice for mountain bikers looking for a customisable trail bike with high-quality components and maximum versatility. Thanks to the typical Salsa frame geometry, the robust equipment and the optional upgrade options, the bike can be customised exactly to your needs - from trail use to bikepacking adventures.

Recommended suspension forks for the Salsa Timberjack


The Salsa Timberjack is designed for 120-130 mm travel. This keeps the geometry balanced:

- 120 mm = efficient, tour-orientated, precise handling

- 130 mm = slightly more aggressive, more comfort & control on the trail

Top recommendations (price/performance & trail performance)

1. RockShox Revelation RC - 130 mm

Best all-round choice for Trail & Tour

- Stiffer than Recon, lighter

- Motion Control damping

- Perfect for 29" & 27.5+

- Very good price-performance ratio

→ Ideal for customers who want to upgrade without spending too much

2. RockShox Pike Select - 120/130 mm

High-end trail performance

- Charger RC damping

- Very stiff, very precise

- Perfect for aggressive trail riding

→ For riders who want to get the most out of the Timberjack

3. Fox 34 Performance - 130 mm

Premium option

- GRIP damping

- Very sensitive

- Perfect for tour & trail

→ For customers who prefer Fox and value sensitivity

4. RockShox Recon Silver RL - 120 mm

Budget option / standard equipment

- Solid, reliable

- Ideal for beginners or touring riders

→ Good for complete bikes in the lower price range