Salsa Horsethief C XT - 2023

If you’re looking for the best all-around trail bike, Horsethief C XT’s versatility makes it a real contender. Two full-size bottle mounts in the triangle and mounts for a top tube bag let you streamline your setup by carrying more gear on your bike and less on your body. Horsethief’s modern trail geometry lets you go all-out on descents but doesn’t hold you back on climbs. The carbon fiber frame is stiff and efficient, with 120 mm of Split Pivot rear suspension travel on tap and a 140 mm fork. The rollover capability of 29" wheels makes small work of most trail obstacles. Shimano’s legendary XT groupset is a high-performance 1 x 12 drivetrain with smooth shifting and enough range for any ride.