Salsa Blackthorn 145 C X0 AXS Transmission

from$5,000$8,999-44%

In stock at 1 shop in Los Angeles

Sizes in stock
SMLXL
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Prices and stock checked Oct 22.

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Sizes S, M, L, XL
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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 Lyric Ultimate, 160mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Color
Coffee Black / Sage
Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 composite bashguard
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
Grips / Bar Tape
WTB Wavelength Lock-On
Handlebar
Salsa Guide Carbon
Stem
Aluminum CNC
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
Brakes & Rotors
SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth, SRAM HS2 (6-bolt, 200mm front and rear)
Saddle
WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
  • Seatpost: TranzX Reverse w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel
Front Wheel
WTB Frequency 15 x 110mm hub, WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h rim
Rear Wheel
WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm hub, WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h rim
  • Tires: Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing front, Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing rear
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"

Condition: Grade A: Like-new bike, used to capture studio photography and/or displayed at an expo. Comes with manufacturer’s warranty.

Description from Around the Cycle.