2024 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX

Bike Fiend
Moab Utah

MSRP 4299$ now 2899$

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 RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC fork and 140 mm Fox Float X Performance 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. We designed Blackthorn C SLX from the dirt up to lead the all-mountain category.

BUILD KIT
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