NEW 2023 Salsa Blackthorn SLX – Aluminum All-Mountain Bike, 29, Mustard

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

BUILD KIT: 

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)

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