DEMO Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX Bike - 29", Carbon, Red, Medium, GRADE TEST

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.​

• 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​

BUILD KIT:

• Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
• Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance
• Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Color: Red
• Crankset: Shimano SLX M7130, 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 Aeffect R 35
• Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
• Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100
• 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 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
• 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

CONDITION - GRADE TEST: This is a CPSC test bike, ridden for testing purposes only. Tires, rotors and brake pads have some wear. Frame and fork in like-new condition.