Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12

from$3,000$3,999-25%

In stock at 4 shops in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Denver

Sizes in stock
SXL
Buy at Stotts Bicycles

Prices and stock checked Oct 22.

Where to buy

4 shops
Stotts Bicycles509 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 · Los Angeles · Directions
Sizes S, XL
$3,000$3,999
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Huckleberry Bicycles1255 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94113 · San Francisco · Directions
Sizes S, XL
$3,000$3,999
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Around the Cycle1270 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 · Los Angeles · Directions
Sizes S, XL
$3,000$3,999
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Pedal2640 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 · Denver · Directions
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$3,999
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About this bike

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.

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  • 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

Build Kit

Frame
Blackthorn 145 Carbon
Fork
RockShox Lyrik, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe
Color
Black/Slate
Crankset
Shimano Deore MT512, 30T, with MRP 1x SL ISCG-05 bashguard
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100-SGS
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51T, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, Hyperglide+
Grips / Bar Tape
Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Handlebar
Race Face Chester
Stem
Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 40mm
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS No.57E
Shifter
Shimano Deore M6100, I-Spec EV
  • Brakes & Rotors: Shimano Deore M6100 levers, M6120 4-piston calipers, Shimano Deore RT64 Center Lock rotors, 203mm front and rear
Saddle
WTB Solano, Medium, Steel Rail, Fusion Form
  • Seatpost: TranzX YSI05 RAD+ with Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV lever, SM 150mm; MD–LG 170mm; XL 200mm travel
Front Wheel
Shimano TC500 15 × 110mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS, 32h
Rear Wheel
Shimano TC500 12 × 148mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS, 32h rim
Front Tire
Teravail Clifty, 29 × 2.5", Durable casing
Rear Tire
Teravail Clifty, 29 × 2.5", Durable casing
Tubeless Accessories
WTB TCS sealant included
Pedals
Not included
Sizing
Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height:
Small
5' 2" - 5' 7"
Medium
5' 6" - 5' 11"
Large
5' 10" - 6' 3"
X-Large
6' 2" - 6' 7"
Description from Around the Cycle.