How to Choose Mountain Bikes

Roll through tight sections and navigate techy descents with this carbon Salsa trail bike. This well-balanced machine offers the speed and agility to handle anything the trail may bring.
Imported.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | Blackthorn 145 Carbon |
Step-Through | No |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
Fork | RockShox Pike, 140 mm |
Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512, 30T with MRP 1x SL ISCG-05 bashguard |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT501 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100, I-Spec EV |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100-SGS |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston |
Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
Rims | WTB ASYM i30 TCS, 28h |
Front Hub | Shimano TC500 15 x 110 mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano TC500 12 x 148 mm |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Front: Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5 in., Durable casing; rear: Teravail Drawpoint, 29 x 2.5 in., Durable casing; WTB TCS sealant included |
Tire Width | 2.5 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
Handlebar | Race Face Chester |
Stem | Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 40 mm |
Seat Post | TranzX YSI05 RAD+ with Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV Lever, S: 150 mm travel; M-L: 170 mm travel; XL: 200 mm travel |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | WTB Solano, Medium, Steel Rail, Fusion Form |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E |
Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, HYPERGLIDE+ |
Weight | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5'2" - 5'7" | 5'6" - 5'11" | 5'10" - 6'3" | 6'2" - 6'7" |
Reach | 462 - 458 | 482 - 478 | 502 - 498 | 521 - 518 |
Stack | 605 - 609 | 614 - 617 | 623 - 626 | 632 - 635 |
Effective Top Tube | 587 - 588 | 609 - 610 | 631 - 632 | 653 - 654 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
Standover Height | 736 - 733 | 736 - 733 | 737 - 733 | 737 - 733 |
Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.7 - 64.4 | 64.7 - 64.4 | 64.7 - 64.4 | 64.7 - 64.4 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 78.3 - 77.9 | 78.3 - 77.9 | 78.3 - 77.9 | 78.3 - 77.9 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 344 - 340 | 345 - 340 | 345 - 340 | 345 - 340 |
Wheelbase | 1211 - 1211 | 1236 - 1235 | 1260 - 1260 | 1283 - 1284 |
Chainstay | 432 - 433 | 432 - 433 | 432 - 433 | 432 - 433 |
Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
Note: Where two measurements are listed, the first number is with Flip Chip in default High position; the second number is with Flip Chip in Low position