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Salsa Timberjack Frame

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Timberjack is Salsa’s aggressive trail hardtail. Its progressive trail geometry is stable on descents and technical sections, while the Alternator 2.0 dropouts allow for adjustable chainstay length to dial in ride characteristics.


Overview

Timberjack is Salsa’s aggressive trail hardtail. Its progressive trail geometry is stable on descents and technical sections, while the Alternator 2.0 dropouts allow for adjustable chainstay length to dial in ride characteristics. Ample accessory mounts and dual wheel size compatibility add more versatility to the package, making Timberjack a well-rounded ripper that likes to party.

For more info about the Salsa Timberjack frameset, see our detailed writeup of the complete bikes:

 

Features

  • 6061-T6 alloy frame
  • Aggressive trail geometry
  • Compatibility with 130 mm fork and dropper post provide capability in technical terrain
  • Alternator 2.0 dropouts expand drivetrain and setup options
  • Short chainstays and long front-center provide agility and stability on the trail
  • Front triangle space is maximized for frame bag use

Specs

Shared Specs for all sizes:

  • Color: Black
  • Wheel Size: 29″ , 27.5+
  • Brake Type: Disc
  • Platform: Timberjack
  • Fork Type: Not Included
  • Frame Material: Aluminum
  • Frame Type: Rigid

Tire Size Range for 622/29″ Wheels: 53–66 mm (2.1–2.6″)

Tire Size Range for 584/27.5″ Wheels: 71 mm (2.8″)

Maximum Wheel/Tire Diameter: 760.5 mm (29.95″)

Minimum Wheel/Tire Diameter: 728 mm (28.6″)

Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 511–563 mm (100–150 mm travel)

Rigid Fork Length: 483–501 mm

Fork Offset: 42–51 mm

Headset-Upper: ZS44

Headset-Lower: ZS56

Seatpost: 30.9 mm

Seat Collar: 35 mm

Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes (internal)

Front Derailleur Mount: NOT COMPATIBLE

Bottom Bracket: 73 mm BSA

Crankset (Max Ring): 52 mm Boost chainline 1x only (34t)

Rear Brake (Rotor): IS mount (180 mm max)

Rear Spacing: 148 mm

Rear Axle: M12 x 180L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20

Derailleur Hanger: Alternator 2.0 Swing Plate

Water Bottle Mounts: XS = 1, SM–XL = 2

Rack Mounts: Yes, uses Alternator 2.0 plates, requires Salsa Rack-Lock

Fender Mounts: NOT COMPATIBLE

Accessory Mounts: Yes, one pair

TopTube Mounts: Yes, compatible with bolt on Top Tube Bag

Downtube Accessory Mounts: Yes, one pair

Warranty

Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.


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CS
08/01/2024
Clayton S.
US US

Salsa Timberjack Fram

Excellent vendor and really happy with the shipping speed, packaging of frame, and just all around experience. Campfire cycling is an excellent business and will definitely order from them again. Thank you for everything.

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07/07/2024
Scott S.
US US

Timberjack Frame

Great Frame and great price on it at Campfire Cycling. Fast shipping too….

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TK
05/23/2024
Thomas K.
US US

Time Machine

This is a crazy fast bike...I'm really impressed. I am surprised at how much I have managed to re-create my 1990 Klein Pinnacle. I bought this frame and built up from old/new parts. Build was very easy. Subsequent adjustment period is going well, with no major size issues. My height is 191cm/6ft3in, between the L and XL, and I usually prefer the smaller size for handling. The adjustments I make to fit the L (slightly longer stem, saddle slightly further back) have not adversely affected handling for this bike. I'm looking forward to throwing on racks/bags and taking a little trip. Note on Campfire shipping: Website says free shipping to lower 48 states. Did not expect free overnight FedEx!!! It's not at all necessary, but it was a nice touch, and earned them some tasty treats. Thanks, Campfire! Note on dropout adjustment: Campfire, without my asking, ordered the superior full-range dropouts, rather than the 2-hole 420/437 version. Thanks! I started at the 420mm setting, which yielded very sharp and crisp descending, but front end wandered too much in climbing. I changed to 430mm and regained stability on the climbs, with better overall tracking and not much decrease in sharpness. The adjustment range actually does something useful! Note on chainline: I have read other comments, and now experienced the chainline issue. If 12-speed drivetrain is installed, the chainline is ~3mm too far outboard when using the standard Eagle 3mm offset chainring for Boost. This makes the lowest gears (1-3) somewhat noisy unless under heavy load. It may also cause wear issues over time. I managed to adjust using the spacers supplied with the BB, but I now have a 3mm leftward offset for the whole Q of the crank. I will experiment with a 6mm-offset chainring next. Once I made this adjustment, shifting improved over the whole range, so it's a cheap/easy fix for a potential warranty call. Note on build: This build turned out to be ~11.5kg/25lbs, which includes Salsa Anything Bracket and bag, with spare tube and multitool. I expect to trim more than another 1kg/2lbs with new fork and wheels more suited. Also, seems like the stock tire size 2.6 on the full builds of this bike is overkill for my riding area/style. The 2.4 is plenty, and keeps the weight down and the gearing up. I suspect this 'weights' some online reviews that have rated the bike poorly in the climbing category. I found mine to be a veritable goat! PERSONAL: Height: 191cm/6ft3in Weight: 89kg/197lb Age: 56 Style Pref: XC/trail Norm Ride Area: San Gabriel Mtns (CA), Santa Monica Mtns (CA), Southern Sierra Nevada (CA) BUILD: Wheels: DT Swiss EX-1700 (32h enduro, 350 J, 6B) Freehub: DT Swiss HG steel Cassette: Sunrace CSMZ91X 11-51t Rotors: Magura Storm HC Brakes: Tektro Orion (4P/2P) Shifter: Shimano SLX Derailleur: Shimano SLX (new) Crank: Sram GX Eagle 175mm Chainring: Sram Eagle XSync 2 3mm 30T steel BB: Sram DUB BSA 73mm (new) Pedals: Shimano XT SPD Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 140mm Stem: Thompson X4 80mm 0d Bar: Ritchey Trail Flat 740mm Seatpost: Thompson Elite 410mm x 30.9mm (new) Seat: Selle Italia Flite Ti Boost Grips: Oury lock-on Tires: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4 (new)

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DH
12/18/2023
David H.
US US

Easy and honest

They discounted the bike a week after buying and honored the new sale price. Fantastic company and quick response.

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JO
01/29/2023
Justin O.
US US

Love the frame

Campfire is officially in my bookmarks:)

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