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Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12 Bike - 29" Aluminum Dark Gray Small SKU: BK5563-00

Regular price $2,199.00 USD
Regular price $2,699.00 USD Sale price $2,199.00 USD
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Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12 Bike - 29" Aluminum Dark Gray Small. Blackthorn is Salsa’s 140 mm all-mountain 29er built for riding any trail anywhere with confidence. It’s a well-balanced bike that takes on serious topography with gusto. Blackthorn is stable and confident on rugged descents and is a stunningly capable climber. With Split Pivot suspension dialed for maximum traction and pedaling efficiency Blackthorn has the chops to ride all-mountain all-out all day.​
  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame
  • Split Pivot + suspension design features 140 mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke paired with a 160 mm suspension fork
  • Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain wheel sizes and personal preference
  • Integrated strap location on frame for tube or tool kit​
  • A short stem long top tube and 64.6-degree head tube angle provides descending confidence
  • 76.5-degree seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts​
  • Super Boost 157 x 12mm rear hub spacing allows for shorter chainstays (431­–432 mm) more tire clearance more chainring options and stiffer wheels
  • Clearance for up to 29 x 2.6" or 27.5 x 3.0" tires
    • TECH SPECS
    Rear Axle 12mm Thru x 157mmBrake Type DiscTT (Effective) 593Fork Type SuspensionFrame Material AluminumFrame Type SuspensionFront Axle 15mm Thru x 110mmColor Dark GrayMfg Size SmallPlatform BlackthornWheel Size 29"Defined Color Gray
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