2027 Salsa Blackthorn 145 C X0 AXS Transmission 29 - CoffeeBlack / Sage

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

Specifications

• Color: Coffee Black / Sage
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Brake Type: Disc
• Platform: Blackthorn
• Fork Type: Suspension
• Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 148mm
• Frame Material: Carbon
• TT (Effective): 589 | Small, 611 | Medium, 633 | Large, 655 | X-Large
• Defined Color: Green
• Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
• Frame Type: Suspension

Build Kit

Frameset

• Frame: Blackthorn 145 Carbon
• Fork: RockShox Lyric Ultimate, 160mm
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
• Color: Coffee Black / Sage

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM X0 Eagle, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 composite bashguard
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
• Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10-52t, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop

Components

• Grips / Bar Tape: WTB Wavelength Lock-On
• Handlebar: Salsa Guide Carbon
• Stem: Aluminum CNC
• Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
• Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
• Brakes & Rotors: SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth, SRAM HS2 (6-bolt, 200mm front and 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 CZR Carbon i30, 28h rim
• Rear Wheel: WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm hub, WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h rim
• Tires: Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing front, Teravail Clifty, 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 Chart

Control Link Pivot Hardware Type 2

Rear Axle Pivot Type 2 and SRAM UDH

Travel Conversion - Blackthorn & Moraine