SALSA Cycles
SALSA Cycles BLACKTHORN C SLX
£5,770.00
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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
WEIGHT
- Complete Bike Weight
- 33 lbs 9 oz for Medium
*Specification and pricing subject to change without notice.
FRAME SPECS
- Design Wheel/Tire Sizes
- 29 x 1.9–2.6
- Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes
- 27.5 x 2.8–3.0"
- Suspension Fork Length (Travel)
- 140–160 mm
- Fork Offset
- 42–51 mm
- Rear Shock Size
- 210 x 52.5 mm
- Shock Mount, Fore
- Ø8 x 30mm
- Shock Mount, Aft
- No Bushing, Ø15
- Pivot Kit(s)
- 1215, 1585, 1587, 1589, 1590, 1592, 1594
- Bearings
- 17287 (Qty 4), 6801 (Qty 6)
- Headset, Upper
- ZS44
- Headset, Lower
- ZS56
- Seatpost
- 30.9 mm
- Max Post Insertion
- SM = 195 mm, MD = 220 mm, LG = 245 mm, XL = 270 mm
- Seatpost Collar
- 35.4 mm
- Dropper Compatible (Routing)
- Yes (internal)
- Front Derailleur Clamp
- N/A
- Front Derailleur Type
- N/A
- Bottom Bracket
- 73 mm BSA, threaded
- Crankset (Max Ring)
- Super Boost 157, 55–57 mm chainline (34t)
- Rear Brake (Rotor)
- 74 mm post mount (180–203 mm)
- Rear Spacing
- 157 x 12 mm TA
- Rear Axle Size
- 12 x 197 mm, TP = 1.75, TL = 20 mm
- Derailleur Hanger
- FS2322
- Front Triangle Bottle Mounts
- 1
- Top Tube Mounts
- Yes, compatible with Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag.
GEOMETRY
| Size | SM - 160mm Fork | MD - 160mm Fork | LG - 160mm Fork | XL - 160mm Fork | SM - 150mm Fork | MD - 150mm Fork | LG - 150mm Fork | XL - 150mm Fork |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 594 / 593 | 616 / 615 | 640 / 639 | 663 / 662 | 593 / 592 | 615 / 614 | 639 / 638 | 662 / 661 |
| B. Stand Over | 726 / 728 | 729 / 732 | 730 / 733 | 730 / 733 | 720 / 723 | 724 / 727 | 725 / 728 | 725 / 728 |
| C. Reach | 448 / 451 | 469 / 472 | 490 / 493 | 510 / 514 | 452 / 456 | 473 / 476 | 494 / 497 | 515 / 518 |
| D. Stack | 611 / 609 | 615 / 613 | 624 / 622 | 633 / 630 | 608 / 605 | 612 / 609 | 621 / 618 | 629 / 627 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
| F. Headtube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 | 65.0 / 65.3 | 65.0 / 65.3 | 65.0 / 65.3 | 65.0 / 65.3 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.9 / 77.2 | 76.9 / 77.2 | 76.9 / 77.2 | 76.9 / 76.2 |
| I. BB Drop | 26 / 22 | 26 / 22 | 26 / 21 | 26 / 21 | 29 / 25 | 29 / 25 | 29 / 25 | 29 / 25 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 17.0 / 17.0 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 569 | 569 | 569 | 569 | 559 | 559 | 559 | 559 |
| M. Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| N. Wheelbase | 1204 / 1204 | 1228 / 1227 | 1253 / 1252 | 1278 / 1278 | 1200 / 1200 | 1223 / 1223 | 1249/ 1248 | 1274 / 1274 |
| Crank Arm Length | 165 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 165 | 170 | 170 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit | see build kit |
| Recommended Rider Height | 165cm–173cm | 173cm–180cm | 180cm–188cm | 188cm–UP | 165cm–173cm | 173cm–180cm | 180cm–188cm | 188cm–UP |
| Stem Length | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Measurements based on:
- an unsprung bike (no sag)
- a 29 x 2.4" tire measuring 746mm in diameter
- Standover is measured from vertically from ground to top of top tube 50mm forward of bottom bracket, subtract 9mm (0.3") for 27.5 x 2.8" tires
- Note: Where two measurements are listed, the first number is with Flip Chip in Low position; the second number is with Flip Chip in High position
