How to Choose Mountain Bikes

A capable climber that is stable and confident on rugged descents, the Salsa Blackthorn SLX mountain bike offers a well-balanced feel that will have you taking on serious topography with gusto.
Imported.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | Blackthorn Alloy V1 |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
Fork | RockShox Yari RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset |
Fork Travel | 160 millimeters |
Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
Crankset | Shimano Deore M6130, 30T |
Bottom Bracket | 73 mm BSA, threaded |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 SGS |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 1051T, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston |
Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6120 |
Rims | WTB ST i30 |
Front Hub | 400-B 15 x 110 mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 mm |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 in.; rear: Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4 in.; Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR |
Tire Width | 2.5 inches 2.4 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Race Face Chester 35 |
Stem | Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm |
Seat Post | TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135 |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E NO.57E ACB, ZS44/ZS56 |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
Weight | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 173cm - 180cm | 180cm - 188cm | 188cm - UP |
Reach | 448 / 451 | 469 / 472 | 490 / 493 | 510 / 514 |
Stack | 611 / 609 | 615 / 613 | 624 / 622 | 633 / 630 |
Effective Top Tube | 594 / 593 | 616 / 615 | 640 / 630 | 663 / 662 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
Standover Height | 726 / 728 | 729 / 732 | 730 / 733 | 730 / 733 |
Head Tube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 | 64.6 / 64.9 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 | 76.5 / 76.8 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 26 / 22 | 26 / 22 | 26 / 21 | 26 / 21 |
Wheelbase | 1204 / 1204 | 1288 / 1227 | 1253 / 1252 | 1278 / 1278 |
Chainstay | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 | 432 / 431 |
Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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
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The geometry of this bike makes its very fun. With a long front end for high end stability with a short chain stay length so it’s still very playful. I’m 6ft and went with a medium, as the 460-470mm reach is my preferred number. The 160f 140r travel is awesome for most conditions. The split pivot rear end makes that 140 supple and smooth, feeling closer to 145-150mm of travel. It is a heavy bike and does bob on the climbs, but makes up for it in the descents. Really awesome this can be converted to the Cassidy if more travel is desired.
Been riding this guy for the past month and it's been fantastic on all sorts of trails. Did some looking around before buying, and this seems like great value for the price/