Blackthorn is Salsas 140 mm all-mountain 29er, built for riding any trail anywhere with confidence. Its a well-balanced bike that takes on serious topography with gusto. Blackthorn is stable and confident on rugged descents and is a stunningly capable climber. With Split Pivot suspension dialed for maximum traction and pedaling efficiency, Blackthorn has the chops to ride all-mountain, all-out, all day.
- Carbon fiber frame and seatstays with 6061-T6 aluminum chain stays for durability
- Split Pivot + suspension design features 140 mm of efficient travel thats fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 160 mm suspension fork
- Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference
- Integrated strap location on frame for tube or tool kit
- A short stem, long top tube and 64.6-degree head tube angle provides descending confidence
- 76.5-degree seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts
BUILD KIT:
- Frame: Blackthorn Carbon
- Fork: Fox Float 36 Performance Elite GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
- Rear Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3-position lever with Open mode, LV EVOL
- Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 7k, DUB, 32t
- Bottom Bracket: Truvativ / SRAM DUB
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette / Cog: SRAM GX Eagle, 1052t, 12-speed
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle
- Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Handlebar: RaceFace Turbine R 35.0
- Stem: Salsa Guide 35.0
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle
- Brakes & Rotors: SRAM Code R four-piston (203 mm front, 180 mm rear rotors)
- Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Comp
- Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
- Seatpost: TranzX YSI13GL, 30 mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm
- Front Wheel: DT Swiss M1900 15 x 110 mm hub, 29″ Tubeless-Ready rim
- Rear Wheel: DT Swiss M1900 12 x 157 mm hub, 29″ Tubeless-Ready rim
- Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5″ front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4″ rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
- Tubes: included
SIZING: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height
- SM: 5’5″ – 5’8″
- MD: 5’8″ – 5’11”
- LG: 5’11” – 6’2″
- XL: 6’2″ and up
CONDITION – GRADE C: Well-used demo bike. May have some surface blemishes and component wear. Some components may have been switched, and not match advertised specification.
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