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
• Super Boost 157 x 12mm rear hub spacing allows for shorter chainstays (431432 mm), more tire clearance, more chainring options, and stiffer wheels
• Clearance for up to 29 x 2.6″ or 27.5 x 3.0″ tires

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
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
• Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle, 1052t, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle
• Grips: 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: SRAM Code R four-piston (203 mm front, 180 mm rear rotors)
• Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Comp
• Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Seatpost: Rigid Seatpost (dropper post not included)
• 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

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. Comes with manufacturers warranty.