Blackthorn is all-mountain with a side of adventure. The stiff and durable aluminum frame uses our progressive trail geometry for a ride feel that’s equal parts downhill ripper and stable climber. The Split Pivot suspension design builds on those qualities with supple-to-supportive travel linked to a 140 mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock. Paired with a 160 mm RockShox Yari RC fork, Blackthorn has the chops for those rugged lines you’ve been eyeing. On-bike cargo features like the integrated down tube strap, top tube mounts, and a bottle mount let you keep the ride essentials on your bike rather than your back. Sram GX componentry means a smooth-shifting 1 x 12 wide-range drivetrain, while the four-piston brakes offer all the stopping power you’ll need. Blackthorn is a clever and capable rig that brings a lot to the all-mountain table.
Mountain Bike Build Components
- Frame: Salsa Blackthorn Frame - Aluminum, Brushed, Medium
- Handlebar: Joystick 8 bit Alloy 35 MTB Handlebar 820mm Rise 28mm Blk
- Shifter: SRAM, GX Eagle, Trigger Shifter, Speed: 12, Combination: MatchMaker X, Black
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8, MTB Hydraulic Disc Brake, Front, Post mount, Disc: Not included, Black
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB8, MTB Hydraulic Disc Brake, Rear, Post mount, Disc: Not included, Black
- Front Rotor: TRP R2 Disc Brake Rotor - 203mm, 6-Bolt, 1.8mm, Rust Blocker Treatment, Silver
- Rear Rotor: TRP R2 Disc Brake Rotor - 180mm, 6-Bolt, 1.8mm, Rust Blocker Treatment, Silver
- Brake Adapter: TRP P23 Post Mount Disc Brake Adapter +23mm
- Dropper Seatpost: SDG Components, Tellis, Dropper Seatpost, 30.9mm, 440mm, Travel: 150mm, Offset: 0mm, Remote: On handlebar
- Suspension Fork: RockShox, Yari RC B3, Suspension Fork, 29'', DebonAir, 160mm, 1-1/8''-1.5'', 15x110mm TA, Rake: 42mm, Black
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Chain 126 links With PowerLock, Silver/Gray
- Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 Cassette, Speed: 12, 10-52T, Black
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle B2 Rear Derailleur, Speed: 12, Black
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Ai, Threaded Cups, British, 73mm, 28.99mm
- Front Tire: Maxxis, Assegai, Tire, 29''x2.50, Folding, Tubeless Ready, Dual, EXO, Wide Trail, 60TPI, Black
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II Tire - 29 x 2.4, Tubeless, Folding, Black, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Wide Trail