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2021 salsa Blackthorn SLX

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Brand

salsa

Year

2021

Price

$4099

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Manufacturer Description

Blackthorn SLX is our 29er all-mountain bike that’s perfect when you’re not sure what trail has in store, but you know it’s going to be steep, gnarly, loose, or all of the above. Progressive geometry comes to life in a 6061-T6 aluminum frame that’s built to last. The 140 mm rear shock and 160 mm fork make for a smooth, balanced, controlled ride when the trail is anything but. Our tried-and-true Split Pivot suspension system delivers superb small-bump compliance, remarkable climbing ability and limitless traction, even during braking. Shimano’s SLX drivetrain and four-piston brakes are exactly the copilots you want when navigating hair-raising rock gardens, high-speed descents, and stiff climbs. Blackthorn SLX is the tool of choice for all-mountain adventures.

Build Kit

Frameset
Frame	Blackthorn Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Yari RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
Rear Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Cockpit
Grips	Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Handlebars	RaceFace Chester 35.0, 780mm
Saddle	WTB Volt 250 Sport
Seatpost	TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano lever, 30 mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm
Stem	Salsa Guide 35.0
Brakes
Levers	-
Front Brakes	Shimano SLX four-piston (203 mm front, 180 mm rear rotors)
Rear Brakes	Shimano SLX four-piston (203 mm front, 180 mm rear rotors)
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket	-
Cassette	Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain	Shimano Deore M6100
Chain Rings	-
Crankset	Race Face Ride, 32t
Front Derailleur	-
Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX
Pedals	-
Shifters	Shimano SLX
Wheels
Front Hub	-
Rear Hub	-
Spokes	-
Front Tire	Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
Rear Tire	Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
Tubes	-
Front Wheel	Shimano SLX 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless-ready rim
Rear Wheel	Shimano SLX 12 x 157 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless-ready rim

Geometry

	SM - 160mm Fork	MD - 160mm Fork	LG - 160mm Fork	XL - 160mm Fork	SM - 150mm Fork	MD - 150mm Fork	LG - 150mm Fork	XL - 150mm Fork
BB Drop ?	26 / 22	26 / 22	26 / 21	26 / 21	29 / 25	29 / 25	29 / 25	29 / 25
BB Height ?	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Chainstay Length ?	432 / 431	432 / 431	432 / 431	432 / 431	17.0 / 17.0	432 / 431	432 / 431	432 / 431
Crank Length	170	170	175	175	170	170	175	175
Fork Length	569	569	569	569	559	559	559	559
Fork Rake Offset ?	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43
Front Center	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Handlebar Width	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit	see build kit
Headtube Angle ?	64.6 / 64.9	64.6 / 64.9	64.6 / 64.9	64.6 / 64.9	65.0 / 65.3	65.0 / 65.3	65.0 / 65.3	65.0 / 65.3
Headtube Length ?	95	100	110	120	95	100	110	120
Reach ?	448 / 451	469 / 472	490 / 493	510 / 514	452 / 456	473 / 476	494 / 497	515 / 518
Saddle Width	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seatpost Length	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seat Tube Angle ?	76.5 / 76.8	76.5 / 76.8	76.5 / 76.8	76.5 / 76.8	76.9 / 77.2	76.9 / 77.2	76.9 / 77.2	76.9 / 76.2
Seat Tube Length ?	405	430	455	480	405	430	455	480
Stack ?	611 / 609	615 / 613	624 / 622	633 / 630	608 / 605	612 / 609	621 / 618	629 / 627
Standover Height	726 / 728	729 / 732	730 / 733	730 / 733	720 / 723	724 / 727	725 / 728	725 / 728
Stem Length	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
Top Tube Length ?	594 / 593	616 / 615	640 / 639	663 / 662	593 / 592	615 / 614	639 / 638	662 / 661
Trail	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wheelbase	1204 / 1204	1228 / 1227	1253 / 1252	1278 / 1278	1200 / 1200	1223 / 1223	1249/ 1248	1274 / 1274

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