Blackthorn is Salsa’s 140 mm all-mountain 29er, built for riding any trail anywhere with confidence. It’s 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.
Frameset
Frame
Blackthorn Carbon V1
Fork
Fox Float 36 Performance Elite GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Performance Elite
Seatclamp
Salsa Lip-Lock
Color
Blue
Drivetrain
Crankset
Shimano XT M8130, 30t
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100 SGS
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano SLX M7100
Components
Grips / Bar Tape
Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine R 35
Stem
Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
Shifter
Shimano XT M8100
Brakes & Rotors
Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Saddle
WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
Seatpost
TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 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)
Wheels
Front Wheel
Shimano XT M8110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29″ rim
Rear Wheel
Shimano XT M8130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29″ rim
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)
Other
Pedals
not included
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