Salsa just rolled out the Blackthorn AL 125 and 145, making for a great value on a mountain bike that can handle trail riding along with anything you can strap to it…
Blackthorn is Salsa’s 29er all-mountain bike with either 125 or 145 mm of travel. It’s a well-balanced machine built for riding rugged descents while still tackling technical climbs. It hits a sweet spot in the 29″ full suspension mountain bike category—the active rear end stays planted while climbing and descending, while the geometry and travel make for an exceptionally stable ride through rocks, roots, drops, jumps, and anything else you come across.
Blackthorn AL Quick Hits
- $1,999 frame
- 125 mm or 145 mm rear travel
- 130-140 mm or 140-160 mm front travel
- Black Spruce or White
- Split Pivot rear suspension design
- Flip chip
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- Top tube accessory mounts
- Fits two bottles on all sizes
- Integrated repair kit location
- Bosses for cargo and bags
125 or 145 Travel
To convert from 125 mm of travel to 145 mm of travel, you will need a 210×55 mm stroke shock, the 3056 Shock Link, and a fork or airshaft of your desired travel between 140-160 mm. To convert from 145 mm of travel to 125 mm of travel, you will need a 190×45 mm stroke shock, the 3046 Shock Link, and a fork or airshaft of your desired travel between 130-140 mm. Your local Salsa dealer can assist in this conversion.
Blackthorn AL Pricing
- Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70: $3,499 USD, $4,199 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70: $3,799 USD, $4,599 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 Frame: $1,999 USD, $2,839 CAD
Blackthorn C Pricing
- Blackthorn 145 C Eagle 90: $4,999 USD, $6,599 CAD
- Blackthorn 125 C GX: $7,499 USD, $10,649 CAD
- Blackthorn 125 C Eagle 90: $4,799 USD, $6,819 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 C Frame: $3,699 USD, $5,699 CAD
See the full Blackthorn lineup, including dealer locators at Salsa Cycles.