DEMO Salsa Blackthorn Carbon XT Bike - 29", Carbon, Blue, Large, GRADE B (1 of 2)

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.

• Notes: Reboxed, ridden
• 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

BUILD KIT:

• Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
• Fork: Fox Float 36 Performance Elite GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
• Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite
• Seatclamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Color: Blue
• Crankset: Shimano XT M8130, 30t
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 SGS
• Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51t, 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7100
• Grips / Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-On
• Handlebar: Race Face Turbine R 35
• Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
• Shifter: Shimano XT M8100
• Brakes & Rotors: Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock 203 mm, front 180 mm rear
• Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 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 XT M8110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29" rim
• Rear Wheel: Shimano XT M8130 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 29" rim
• Tires: Front: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5", Maxx Grip, EXO+, TR Rear: Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4", 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 B: Demo bike, may include minor scratches, surface blemishes and component wear. Some components may have been switched, and not match advertised specification. Comes with manufacturer’s warranty.