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

Conquer Every Trail with Confidence: Salsa Blackthorn All-Mountain 29er

Engineered for riders who demand versatility and unwavering performance across diverse landscapes, the Salsa Blackthorn is your ultimate all-mountain companion. This meticulously balanced 29er excels whether you’re pushing limits on steep technical climbs or navigating demanding downhill sections with absolute control.

Built Tough & Smart:

• Robust Foundation: A lightweight yet incredibly durable 6061-T6 aluminum frame forms the core of this capable trail bike.
• Advanced Suspension: Experience exceptional traction and pedaling efficiency thanks to the proven Split Pivot design offering 140mm of plush rear travel – fully active even under braking – paired perfectly with a commanding 160mm RockShox Yari RC fork.
• Ride-Tuned Geometry: Dial in your perfect setup using the innovative Rear Flip Chip. Easily adjust head tube angle and bottom bracket height to match varying terrain (from rocky alpine to rooty forests), wheel preferences (optimized for large 29″ wheels), or your personal riding style.
• Super Boost Advantage: Super Boost 157x12mm rear hub spacing enables shorter chainstays (431-432mm) for snappier handling, plus generous tire clearance (fits 29×2.6″ or 27.5×3.0″), more drivetrain options, and significantly stiffer wheels.
• Practical Touches: Integrated frame mounts securely hold your tube or essential tool kit.

Uncompromised Performance Specs:

This Blackthorn comes ready to dominate:
* Suspension: RockShox Yari RC Fork (160mm) / RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock.
* Drivetrain: Reliable Shimano Deore/SLX 12-speed (30t Crankset, 10-51t Cassette).
* Braking Power: Shimano Deore M6120 4-piston Hydraulic Discs (203mm Front / 180mm Rear Rotors).
* Wheels & Rubber: Tubeless-ready WTB ST i30 rims laced to Shimano hubs, rolling on aggressive Maxxis Assegai (29×2.5″ Front) and Dissector (29×2.4″ Rear) tires (MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR). Includes tubeless tape/valves (tubes installed – add sealant).
* Cockpit & Control: Race Face Chester bar, Salsa Guide stem (50mm), Salsa File Tread grips.
* Finishing Kit: WTB Volt saddle & TranzX dropper post w/ Shimano lever (travel adjusts by size).

Find Your Perfect Fit:

Built for endurance and aggression in equal measure (“all-mountain all day”), the Blackthorn empowers you to explore further and ride harder on any trail imaginable – from epic backcountry adventures to challenging local singletrack demanding both climbing prowess and descending confidence. Experience true trail versatility optimized for aggressive trail riders seeking one bike that does it all exceptionally well.