{"product_id":"new-2023-salsa-blackthorn-c-slx-carbon-full-suspension-all-mountain-bike-red","title":"NEW 2023 Salsa Blackthorn C SLX - Carbon All-Mountain Bike, 29\", Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn 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.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullet-points bullet-points-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003eCarbon fiber frame and seatstays with 6061-T6 aluminum chain stays for durability​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003eSplit 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003eRear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003eIntegrated strap location on frame for tube or tool kit​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003eA short stem, long top tube and 64.6-degree head tube angle provides descending confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"model-bullet\"\u003e76.5-degree seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUILD KIT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:29\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackthorn Carbon V1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"2:1-2:55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 160 mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42 mm offset\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:37\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Shock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fox Float X Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"4:1-4:27\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeatclamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salsa Lip-Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:12\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:34\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrankset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano SLX M7130,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:23\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront Derailleur:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:40\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Derailleur:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano SLX M7100 SGS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:49\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCassette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano Deore M6100,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–51t,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12-speed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:28\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano Deore M6100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:44\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrips \/ Bar Tape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salsa File Tread Lock-On\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:35\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandlebar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Race Face Aeffect R 35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:31\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:42\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cane Creek 40 Series,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZS44\/ZS56\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:28\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShifter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano SLX M7100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:109\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrakes \u0026amp; Rotors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano RT64,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Center Lock (203 mm front,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180 mm rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:33\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WTB Volt 250 Steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 x 135\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:135\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeatpost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TranzX YSI05,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano MT500 lever,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 mm travel adjust (SM 125 x 409 mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MD 150 x 459 mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LG 170 x 499 mm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XL 200 x 559 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:72\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront Wheel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 hub,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WTB KOM Trail i30 29\" rim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:33\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Wheel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 hub,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WTB KOM Trail i30 29\" rim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:104\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTires:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\" front,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" rear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maxx Grip\/Maxx Terra,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EXO+,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:98\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTubeless Accessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tubeless tape and tubeless valves (comes with tubes installed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e no sealant)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZING: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSM: 5'5\" - 5'8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMD: 5'8\" - 5'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLG: 5'11\" - 6'2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL: 6'2\" and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quality Bicycle Products ( QBP )","offers":[{"title":"SM","offer_id":44954821132607,"sku":"210000051869","price":2499.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MD","offer_id":44954843513151,"sku":"210000051872","price":2499.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"LG","offer_id":44954827227455,"sku":"210000051871","price":2499.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":44954821165375,"sku":"210000051870","price":2499.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/5585\/files\/0bc879b0c1a5db74b5f1d680cb6cd061_c6bb9d57-1389-4c5b-b6be-1c745e88362e.jpg?v=1738236894","url":"https:\/\/aroundthecycle.com\/products\/new-2023-salsa-blackthorn-c-slx-carbon-full-suspension-all-mountain-bike-red","provider":"Around the Cycle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}