Overview
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.
Features
- Carbon fiber frame and seatstays with 6061-T6 aluminum chain stays for durability
- 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
Specs
Frameset
- Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
- Fork: Fox Float 36 Factory GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
- Color: Dark Red
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100 SGS
- Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Crankset: Race Face Next R Carbon, 30t
- Shifter: Shimano XTR M9100
- Brakes: Shimano XTR M9120 four-piston
- Rotors: Shimano RT-MT800, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Components
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Handlebar: Salsa Guide Carbon 35.0 mm
- Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- 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)
- Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
- Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Wheels
- 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
Warranty
Salsa’s bicycles fall between a 2 and 5 year warranty. Please see Salsa’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.