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[Closed] Salsa Horsethief 29er

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Has any one ridden one of these bikes looks like a good value full sus 29er thinking of a 29er but can't feel the fully rigid single speed idea, 😀 any one had a ride??

[url= http://salsacycles.com/bikes/horsethief/ ]Horse thief[/url]


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 6:28 pm
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Haven't ridden one, but I do ride a Niner RIP 9, which is very similar in concept, and which I like a lot. The Horesthief is seemingly a lot better value though, and has an infinitely better name. The chainstays look a bit long, but I don't know if they are.


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 6:40 pm
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Check singlespeed.nl for good deal.


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 6:51 pm
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[Check singlespeed.nl for good deal.]

Had a look can't read the writing , wrong language 😳


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 8:21 pm
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oops double post


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 8:32 pm
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Our UK guys rode one in Vegas this year. Apparently it was awesome. If you want a test ride I can put you in touch with the guys at Ison who can tell you your nearest dealer.


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 8:48 pm
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http://www.singlespeed.nl/catalog/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=856
Not in stock yet though.


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 9:09 pm
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Hi Gee my local bike shop seems to sell Salsa frames

[url= http://www.alfjonescycles.co.uk/cycle.php?product=Salsa-Spearfish-29er-frame&id=944&cat=Bike%20Frames&s=Mountain%20Full%20Suspension ]Salsa Frames[/url]

I'll go and speak to them...


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 9:37 pm
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RUMBLEFISH....and we got one too 😀


 
Posted : 23/11/2011 11:09 pm
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i ride a spearfish and thats awesome so the thief can only be betterer


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 12:20 am
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I have demo spearfish for you to try, and the horse thief will be along soon.

The guys I know who have ridden one have loved it.

One of the nice things with salsa is a complete spearfish is roughly the price of a Niner frame. Really nice bikes.


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 9:57 am
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Thanks for the offer of a demo charlie the bike monger, I'm in N.Wales a tad far to come to sunny Dorset, you are spot on they seem to be really excellent value, cheers 🙂


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 10:12 am
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Now then I like that a lot. Shame about the SRAM build kit though.


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 10:53 am
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Anyone know the price of a complete Spearfish 1?

They look fantastic: http://salsacycles.com/bikes/spearfish/

The frame looks good as well: http://salsacycles.com/bikes/spearfish_1_frame/


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 10:56 am
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Take a look on Ison Distribution's website as they list all the variants that are coming to the UK.


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 11:09 am
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They're only bringing in the spearfish 3 @£2099...pretty low rent spec (X5/7,toras).Frame is £999.I built a custom one up for the shop last week.Full SLX,Hope hoops,White Bros fork,Pro Koryak finishing kit for £2500.


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 11:18 am
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Spearfish even better value which would be best for me is the decision 🙂


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 1:12 pm
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Are they really as long as the geometry figures say on their site ie even the medium 18" has a 24.3" top tube unless I am misremembering


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 1:21 pm
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Spearfish=Hardtail with a bit of cush.
Horsethief=Ride off things.


 
Posted : 24/11/2011 1:24 pm