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 V1
• Fork: Fox Float 36 Factory GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
• Rear Shock: Fox Float X Factory
• Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Color: Dark Red
• Crankset: Race Face Next R Carbon, 30t
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100 SGS
• Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 1051t, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano XT M8100
• Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
• Handlebar: Salsa Guide Carbon 35.0 mm
• Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
• Shifter: Shimano XTR M9100
• Brakes & Rotors: Shimano XTR M9120 four-piston, Shimano RT-MT800, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
• Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
• Seatpost: TranzX YSI13, Shimano MT800 lever, 30 mm travel adjust (SM 125 x 409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm)
• Front Wheel: Reynolds Carbon C 309 15 x 110 mm
• Rear Wheel: Reynolds Carbon C 309 12 x 157 mm
• Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5″ front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4″ rear, Maxx Grip/Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR
• Tubeless Accessories: Tubeless tape and tubeless valves (comes with tubes installed, no sealant)

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