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A well-balanced bike that takes on serious topography with gusto.
A well-balanced bike that takes on serious topography with gusto.
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Salsa Blackthorn SLX Bike Mustard Medium

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Salsa Blackthorn SLX Bike Mustard Medium

Season:2023

Brand:Salsa

Code:BK5568

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.​

  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame
  • Split Pivot + suspension design features 140 mm of efficient travel that’s 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 (431­–432 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
Technical Information
Frame: Blackthorn Alloy V1
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Color: Mustard
Crankset: Shimano Deore M6130, 30t
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Handlebar: Race Face Chester 35
Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E NO.57E ACB, ZS44/ZS56
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100
Brakes & Rotors: Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel, 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)
Front Wheel: Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim
Rear Wheel: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i30 29" rim
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR
Tubeless Accessories: Tubeless tape and tubeless valves (comes with tubes installed, no sealant)
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