2027 Salsa Blackthorn 125 C GX AXS Transmission 29 - Slate / Citrus

Blackthorn 125 is Salsa's trail bike. It's a well-balanced machine for riders who want the speed and agility to handle anything the trail may bring; it's fluid in the tight sections and precise when navigating techy descents. Designed to bring everything you need for long rides without weighing you down, Blackthorn 125 excels at going farther without compromising the joy of the ride.

• Carbon fiber frame, seatstays, and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links for durability
• Split Pivot suspension design features 125mm of efficient travel that's fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 140mm suspension fork
• Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 145mm rear/160mm front travel found on Blackthorn 145 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

Specifications

• Color: Slate / Citrus
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Brake Type: Disc
• Platform: Blackthorn
• Fork Type: Suspension
• Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 148mm
• Frame Material: Carbon
• TT (Effective): 587 | Small, 609 | Medium, 631 | Large, 653 | X-Large
• Defined Color: Green
• Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
• Frame Type: Suspension

Build Kit

Frameset

• Frame: Blackthorn 125 Carbon
• Fork: Fox 36SL Performance Elite Float X2, 140mm
• Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite
• Color: Dark Pine/Citrus

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 aluminum bashguard
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
• Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10-52t, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop

Components

• Grips / Bar Tape: WTB Wavelength Lock-On
• Handlebar: Race Face Turbine
• Stem: Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 40mm
• Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
• Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
• Brakes & Rotors: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, SRAM CenterLine 2.0 (6-bolt, 200mm front, 180mm rear)
• Saddle: WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
• Seatpost: TranzX REVERSE w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG-XL: 210mm travel

Wheels

• Front Wheel: WTB Frequency 15 x 110mm hub, WTB ASYM i30 TCS, 28h rim
• Rear Wheel: WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm hub, WTB ASYM i30 TCS, 28h rim
• Tires: Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing front, Teravail Drawpoint, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing rear
• Tubeless Accessories: WTB TCS Sealant Included

Other

• Pedals: not included

WARNING

Handling this product will expose you to chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For further information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Component Size & Fit Specifications

Travel Conversion Instructions for Blackthorn 2.0

Suspension Setup Guide - Gen 4 Frames

Link Hardware Kit 3731 Instructions

Coil Shock Spring Rate Recommendations

Control Link Pivot Hardware Type 2

Rear Axle Pivot Type 2 and SRAM UDH

Travel Conversion - Blackthorn & Moraine