Salsa Blackthorn 145 C GX AXS Transmission

Name: Salsa Blackthorn 145 C GX AXS Transmission
Brand: Salsa

Mountain

from$4,875~~$6,499~~-25%

In stock at 2 shops in Los Angeles and Denver

Sizes in stock

SMLXL

Buy at Around the Cycle

Prices and stock checked Oct 22.

Where to buy

2 shops

Around the Cycle1270 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 · Los Angeles · Directions

Sizes S, M, L, XL

$4,875~~$6,499~~

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Pedal2640 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 · Denver · Directions

Ask the shop for sizes

$5,199~~$6,499~~

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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: Fox 36 Performance Elite, 160mm travel
Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite
Color: Slate/Terracotta
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 30T, with MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 aluminum bashguard
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10–52T, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop
Grips / Bar Tape: WTB Wavelength Lock-On
Handlebar: Race Face Turbine
Stem: Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 40mm
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS No.57E
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller, Right, with MatchMaker X Clamp

Brakes & Rotors: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth, SRAM CenterLine 2.0 rotors, 6-bolt, 200mm front and rear

Saddle: WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
Seatpost: TranzX Reverse with GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM 160mm; MD 180mm; LG–XL 210mm travel
Front Wheel: WTB Frequency, 15 × 110mm hub, WTB KOM Tough i30 TCS, 32h rim
Rear Wheel: WTB Frequency, 12 × 148mm hub, WTB KOM Tough 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"