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NEW 2023 Salsa Blackthorn C XT - Carbon All-Mountain Bike, 29", Blue

NEW 2023 Salsa Blackthorn C XT - Carbon All-Mountain Bike, 29", Blue

Regular price $ 3,299.99 USD
Regular price $ 6,799.00 USD Sale price $ 3,299.99 USD
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SKU: 210000051876

PRODUCT DETAILS

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: 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: 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
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