2025 Salsa Blackthorn SLX – Mountain Bike
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Model |
Blackthorn SLX |
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Vehicle Category |
Mountain Bike |
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Application |
Trail riding, all-around mountain biking |
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Starting Price (2025) |
$3,199.00 USD (Regular: $4,399.00 USD) |
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Color Options |
Mustard |
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Sizes |
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large |
Frame & Drivetrain
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Specification |
Details |
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Frame |
Blackthorn Alloy V1, EPS carbon main triangle, carbon seatstays, 6066-T6 aluminum chainstays, Split Pivot suspension, internal sleeved cable routing, 12x157mm spacing, FS2322 derailleur hanger |
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Fork |
RockShox Yari RC, 160mm, 15x110mm spacing, 42mm offset, 569mm axle-to-crown |
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Rear Shock |
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x52.5mm, Ø8x30mm mount |
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Drivetrain Compatibility |
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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Dropouts |
15x110mm (F, 15x197mm, TP=1.75, TL=20mm), 12x157mm (R, 12x197mm, TP=1.75, TL=20mm), FS2322 derailleur hanger |
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Crank |
Shimano Deore M6130, 30t |
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Chain |
Shimano Deore M6100 |
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Rear Derailleur |
Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
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Shifters |
Shimano Deore M6100 |
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Cassette |
Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seating |
WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135mm |
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Cargo Capacity |
Top tube mounts (Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Mount), down tube three-pack mounts, one bottle mount (26 oz) |
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Wheels/Tyres |
WTB ST i30 29" rims, Shimano MT400-B 15x110mm hub (F), Shimano SLX M7130 12x157mm hub (R), Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" (F), Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4" (R), Maxx Grip/Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR |
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Wheel Size |
29" front, 29" rear (alternate: 27.5" rear) |
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Brakes |
Shimano Deore M6120, four-piston, 74mm post mount, 180–203mm rotors |
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Handlebar |
Race Face Chester 35, 780mm width |
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Stem |
Salsa Guide Trail, 50mm |
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Headset |
FSA Orbit 1.5E NO.57E ACB, ZS44/ZS56 |
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Saddle |
WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135mm |
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Seatpost |
TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30mm travel adjust (SM: 125x409mm; MD: 150x459mm; LG: 170x499mm; XL: 200x559mm) |
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Seatpost Clamp |
35.4mm |
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Grips |
Salsa File Tread Lock-on |
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Front Hub |
Shimano MT400-B, 15x110mm |
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Rear Hub |
Shimano SLX M7130, 12x157mm |
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Rims |
WTB ST i30 29" |
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Exterior Features |
Molded rubber down tube, seat tube, chainstay, and seatstay guards; top tube mounts (Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag or K-Edge Top Tube Mount); down tube three-pack mounts; one bottle mount (26 oz); integrated repair kit location with Salsa Tube Strap |
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Weight |
35 lbs 5 oz (15.99 kg) for Medium |