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Salsa Blackthorn SLX Bike - 29", Aluminum, Mustard

$4,399.00
SKU: SAL44573197L  |  Barcode: 657993314142
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Overview

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.​
  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame
  • 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
    Rear Axle 12mm Thru x 157mm
    Brake Type Disc
    TT (Effective) 593, 615, 639, 662
    Fork Type Suspension
    Frame Material Aluminum
    Frame Type Suspension
    Front Axle 15mm Thru x 110mm
    Color Mustard
    Mfg Size Large, Medium, Small, X-Large
    Platform Blackthorn
    Wheel Size 29"
    Defined Color Yellow
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    Salsa Blackthorn SLX Bike - 29", Aluminum, Mustard

    From $4,099.00
    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.​
  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame
  • 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
    Rear Axle 12mm Thru x 157mm
    Brake Type Disc
    TT (Effective) 593, 615, 639, 662
    Fork Type Suspension
    Frame Material Aluminum
    Frame Type Suspension
    Front Axle 15mm Thru x 110mm
    Color Mustard
    Mfg Size Large, Medium, Small, X-Large
    Platform Blackthorn
    Wheel Size 29"
    Defined Color Yellow
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