2025 Salsa Blackthorn 145 C X0 Transmission – Mountain Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Blackthorn 145 C X0 Transmission |
Vehicle Category |
Mountain Bike |
Application |
All-mountain riding |
Starting Price (2025) |
$8,999.00 USD |
Color Options |
Coffee Black / Sage |
Sizes |
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
Blackthorn 145 Carbon, high-modulus carbon fiber frame, seatstays, and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links, Split Pivot suspension, internal cable routing, 12x148mm spacing, SRAM UDH compatible |
Fork |
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm, 15x110mm spacing, 44mm offset, 573mm axle-to-crown |
Rear Shock |
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55mm, Ø10x30mm mount |
Drivetrain Compatibility |
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission, 12-speed |
Dropouts |
15x110mm (F, 15x158mm, TP=M15x1.5, TL=9mm), 12x148mm (R, 12x188mm, TP=1.0, TL=20), SRAM UDH compatible |
Crank |
SRAM X0 Eagle, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 composite bashguard |
Chain |
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission |
Shifters |
SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp |
Cassette |
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form (~143–155mm) |
Cargo Capacity |
Top tube accessory mounts (Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Mount), two bottle mounts |
Wheels/Tyres |
WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h, WTB Solano front hub, WTB Frequency 12x148mm rear hub, Double butted black spokes, Teravail Clifty 29x2.5" (F and R), Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included |
Brakes |
SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth, 74mm Postmount, 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors (F and R) |
Brake Levers |
SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth |
Handlebar |
Salsa Guide Carbon |
Stem |
Aluminum CNC |
Headset |
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E, ZS44/28.6 (upper), ZS56/40 (lower) |
Saddle |
WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form (~143–155mm) |
Seatpost |
TranzX REVERSE w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, 30.9mm, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel |
Seatpost Clamp |
35.4mm |
Grips |
WTB Wavelength Lock-On |
Front Hub |
WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form |
Rear Hub |
WTB Frequency, 12x148mm, 28h |
Rims |
WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h |
Spokes |
Double butted, black |
Exterior Features |
Molded rubber down tube, seat tube, chainstay, and seatstay guards; top tube accessory mounts (Salsa EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Mount); two bottle mounts |