The Salsa Horsethief is built for trail versatility, it's confident on techy descents, capable on long loops, and ready to carry gear for big days out. Its aluminum frame and Split Pivot suspension deliver 120mm of rear travel that stays active under braking while staying supportive through the full stroke. 
 
Paired with a 140mm RockShox front fork and 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain, this build balances performance and value. Flip-chip geometry tuning lets riders fine-tune head angle and bottom bracket height to match terrain or style. It has mounting for two full-size water bottles and top tube mounts for bags or other gear. Can handle tire clearance up to 29" x 2.6".