Description
Blackthorn 145 is Salsa’s All-Mountain Bike. It’s a rugged rig that’s ready for backcountry trails and rowdy lines. It’s most at home on the steep and techy terrain – both up and down the mountain. Built to be capable, confident, and cargo-friendly without being a handful, Blackthorn 145 brings the fun to big days on the trail.
- Carbon fiber frame, seatstays, and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links for durability
- Split Pivot suspension design features 145mm of efficient travel that s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 160mm suspension fork
- Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 125mm rear/140mm front travel found on Blackthorn 125 by swapping out shock link, shock, and 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 and multitool
- Fits two bottles on all sizes
- Top tube mounts for use with EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mounts
- Clearance for up to 29 x 2.5″ tires
- Compatible with mixed wheel sizes
- Compatible with most coil shocks
- Molded frame protection
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | Disc |
| Color | Black/Graphite Gray |
| Defined Color | Gray |
| Fork Type | Suspension |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Frame Type | Suspension |
| Front Axle | 15mm Thru x 110mm |
| Mfg Size | Large |
| Platform | Blackthorn |
| Rear Axle | 12mm Thru x 148mm |
| TT (Effective) | 633 |
| Wheel Size | 29″ |
Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Eagle 90 Transmission Bike – Black / Graphite Gray Mountain Bike UPC: 657993497630 MPN: 06-004663
