Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Salsa
2023 Salsa Horsethief C SLX
Previous used estimate
$2,490 - $2,562
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Salsa Horsethief C SLX
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
10%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Salsa Horsethief C SLX
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All Horsethief model years
2023$2,490 - $2,562Currently viewing
2021$1,418 - $1,459▼ 43% vs. 2023
2020$2,475 - $2,546▼ 1% vs. 2023
2019$1,634 - $1,681▼ 34% vs. 2023
2017$933 - $960▼ 63% vs. 2023
2016$1,081 - $1,112▼ 57% vs. 2023
2015$1,287 - $1,324▼ 48% vs. 2023
2014$1,077 - $1,108▼ 57% vs. 2023
2013$896 - $921▼ 64% vs. 2023
2012$572 - $588▼ 77% vs. 2023Compare Horsethief C SLX models
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Overview
About this bike
Horsethief is one bike for many trails. From finessing local loops to savoring new destinations, Horsethief has your back. It’s capable of pushing through technical terrain, instills confidence while riding aggressively, and pairs well with beautiful vistas and a post-ride beverage. - Wheel Size: 29", 27.5+ - Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm - Brake Type: Disc - Fork Type: Suspension - Frame Material: Carbon - TT (Effective): 593 - Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 157mm - Frame Type: Suspension - Carbon frame and seat stays featuring the Split Pivot suspension design with 120mm of efficient travel, remaining fully active under braking while supportive throughout its travel, paired with a 140mm suspension fork - A short stem paired with a long top tube, combined with a 67-degree head tube angle provides descending confidence, yet balances overall wheelbase length and slow speed maneuverability - Every size fits two full-size bottles in the triangle; Anything Bracket and top tube mounts boost cargo space for pack-free riding bliss - Super Boost 157 x 12mm rear hub spacing combined with a standard width bottom bracket results in a 432mm chainstay length that’s 5mm shorter than previous-generations - Rear flip chip adjusts head tube angle and bottom bracket height for terrain, wheel size, and personal preference - Spec’d with a 29 x 2.5" front and 2.4" rear wheel/tire combination, but can accommodate a range of additional sizes of 27.5 x 2.8 - 3.0" and 29 x 2.2 - 2.6"
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Pike Select+ RC, 140 mm, 42 mm offset
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Product Family
- Horsethief
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Component Color
- Red
- Component Frame
- Horsethief Carbon V3
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston -OR- Tektro HD-M745 four-piston, Shimano RT64 (Center Lock, 180 mm)
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Series IS41/IS52
- Component Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
- Component Seatpost
- TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj, SM: 125 x 409 mm, MD: 150 x 459 mm, LG: 170 x 499 mm, XL: 200 x 559 mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35
- Component Rear Tire
- Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" rear; EXO, TR
- Component Wheel Set
- Front: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim Rear: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim -OR- WTB Frequency Comp 157 x 12 mm Center Lock HG hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" rear; EXO, TR
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance
- Component Tape Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Component Accessories Extras
- Tubeless tape and tubeless valves (comes with tubes installed, no sealant)
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed -OR- Ruby, 11–50t, HG, steel spider
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj, SM: 125 x 409 mm, MD: 150 x 459 mm, LG: 170 x 499 mm, XL: 200 x 559 mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Series IS41/IS52
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Rear Tire
- Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" rear; EXO, TR
- Stem
- Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Accessories & Extras
- Tubeless tape and tubeless valves (comes with tubes installed, no sealant)
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston -OR- Tektro HD-M745 four-piston, Shimano RT64 (Center Lock, 180 mm)
- Fork
- RockShox Pike Select+ RC, 140 mm, 42 mm offset
- Frame
- Horsethief Carbon V3
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100
- Tape/Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Color
- Red
- Size
- X-Large
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed -OR- Ruby, 11–50t, HG, steel spider
- Wheel Set
- Front: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim Rear: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim -OR- WTB Frequency Comp 157 x 12 mm Center Lock HG hub, WTB ST Light i30 29" rim
- Front Tire
- Maxxis DHF 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.4" rear; EXO, TR
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.