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
| Frame measurements (mm) | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. BB Drop | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| B. Chainstay Length | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| C. Fork Length – Axle to Crown | 569 | 569 | 569 | 569 |
| D. Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| E. Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.6 |
| F. Headtube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| G. Reach | 448 | 469 | 490 | 510 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| I. Seat Tube Length – Center to Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
| J. Stack | 611 | 615 | 624 | 633 |
| K. Standover | 728 | 729 | 728 | 728 |
| L. Top Tube Length (Effective) | 591 | 615 | 641 | 666 |
| M. Wheelbase | 1204 | 1228 | 1253 | 1278 |
| Component measurements (mm) | ||||
| Crank Arm Length | 165 | 170 | 170 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
| Handlebar Rise | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Stem Length | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Frameset
- Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance
- Color: Red
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Crankset: Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
- Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100
- Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston
- Rotors: Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Components
- Headset: Cane Creek 40
- Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect R 35
- Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- 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)
- Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
- Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
Wheels
- Front Wheel: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29″ rim
- Rear Wheel: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29″ rim
- 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.
