rlistman

Custom Built Salsa Blackthorn Size Medium, DVO suspension, I9 Hydra rear hub, Shimano 12-speed drivetrain. 145mm rear suspension, 160mm front. Includes linkage & original rear shock for Salsa Cassidy. This thing eats New England chunk better than any other bike Ive tried, but curiosity got the best of me to move on and try something new. Frame: 2021 Cassidy Carbon Frame, converted to Blackthorn linkage, purchased new in June 2023 and wrapped along downtube, stays etc. Fork: DVO Diamond D1 SL, purchased new in April 2024. Has a scratch on the stanchion that's been repaired with SendHit Shock: DVO Topaz Gen 3, custom tuned for this frame by DVO. 55mm stroke gives the bike 145mm of rear travel vs. the stock 140. Also includes stock Rockshox superdeluxe & linkage to convert back to 165mm travel Salsa Cassidy. Drivetrain: Shimano 12 speed - XT shifter, 165mm SLX crank, SLX Cassette, SLX derailleur, brand new SLX chain Brakes: Deore 4-piston Rear Wheel: freshly rebuilt I9 Hydra w/ stock DT Swiss rim. all new spokes. rim has one dent in sidewall. Tubeless. Front wheel: WTB STi30. Tubeless. Seatpost: stock TrransX I'd really prefer not to ship but will do at buyer's expense.