The Blackthorn C SLX stands out in the carbon all-mountain bike field for its capability and value. The progressive geometry feels planted on descents and steep climbs. A 160 mm Fox Float X Performance fork and 140 mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC shock with Split Pivot suspension design grants you the poise to plow through rock gardens, send drops, and hit doubles with confidence. Blackthorn brings you the benefits of pack-free riding, thanks to the integrated down tube strap, top tube mounts, and a bottle mount. Shimano’s SLX 1 x 12 drivetrain and four-piston brakes are components you can rely on. Salsa designed Blackthorn C SLX from the dirt up to lead the all-mountain category.
FRAMESET
- Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
- Color: Red
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance
DRIVETRAIN
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
- Crankset: Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
- Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100
- Brakes and Rotors: Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
COMPONENTS
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
- Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect R 35, 780 mm width
- Grips/Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-on
- 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)
- Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135
WHEELS
- 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
WEIGHT
- Complete Bike Weight: 33 lbs 9 oz for Medium
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
"WE KEPT COMING BACK TO THE BLACKTHORN’S POTENTIAL FOR ADVENTURE. NOT JUST BECAUSE ADVENTURE IS WHAT YOU DO ON A SALSA. BUT BECAUSE IT’S BUILT INTO THIS BIKE. THE STEADY, CONFIDENT DESCENDING, THE BURLY, RELIABLE FRAME AND THE LONG-HAUL-READY CLIMBING ARE MADE FOR BIG DAYS. EVEN SALSA’S CLEVER GEAR STRAP GIVES THE BLACKTHORN A LITTLE BACKCOUNTRY CACHET.”