2021 salsa Blackthorn SLX
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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