Horsethief is our trail bike with 29" wheels. It’s one bike for many trails, equally comfortable on local singletrack and excursions to faraway dirt destinations. With trail geometry, Split Pivot suspension design, and room for two water bottles, It’s a solid choice for anyone seeking an aluminum or carbon fiber trail bike they can ride all day long on most of the trails they come across.

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    Horsethief C XT

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    Horsethief C XT

    $5,499.99 USD
    $6,899.00 USD $5,499.99 USD
    • Frame: Carbon
    • Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2
    • Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    • Drivetrain: Shimano XT
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    Horsethief C SLX

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    Horsethief C SLX

    $4,299.99 USD
    $5,299.00 USD $4,299.99 USD
    • Frame: Carbon
    • Fork: RockShox Pike Select+ RC
    • Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance
    • Drivetrain: Shimano SLX
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    Horsethief SLX

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    Horsethief SLX

    $2,999.99 USD
    $3,799.00 USD $2,999.99 USD
    • Frame: Aluminum
    • Fork: RockShox Revelation RC
    • Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance
    • Drivetrain: Shimano SLX
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  • Salsa Horsethief Deore black complete bike side view on white background

    Horsethief Deore

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    Horsethief Deore

    $2,499.99 USD
    $3,199.00 USD $2,499.99 USD
    • Frame: Aluminum
    • Fork: RockShox 35 Silver TK
    • Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+
    • Drivetrain: Shimano Deore
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    Horsethief C Frame

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    Horsethief C Frame

    $1,999.99 USD
    $3,299.00 USD $1,999.99 USD
    • Frame: Carbon
    • Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
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Horsethief in Action

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Split Pivot Suspension System
Ride up and downhill efficiently. Our suspension system isolates pedaling forces from braking forces, so we can tune for both independently.
Flip Chip
Make easy ride adjustments. Our flip chips alter bottom bracket height and headtube angle to suit rider preference, terrain or wheel size.
Suspension Kinematics
Enjoy a familiar suspension feel. Our kinematics are tuned for each bike’s purpose but share core priorities across the entire line up.
Frame Protection
Worry less about bike damage. Our frames and forks are designed and built to hold up to the rugged adventures you put them through.
On-Bike Storage
Carry more on your bike and less on your body. Our frames and forks feature mounts for extra bottles, repair kits, camping gear, and ride accessories.
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ADVENTURE TOOLKIT

Salsa products adapt within their use case to support the adventure at hand. Our Adventure Toolbox focuses on versatility, compliance, flexibility, and durability.

What's In A Name?

Picture a horse and its rider racing away at breakneck speed, sending a plume of dust and debris flying into the air. That’s the image Horsethief evokes for us, and the inspiration behind the name. Those who have ridden Colorado’s Horsethief Bench trail may also recognize Horsethief as a well-suited steed for it.