Blackthorn 125 is Salsa’s trail bike. It’s a well-balanced machine for riders who want the speed and agility to handle anything the trail may bring; it’s fluid in the tight sections and precise when navigating techy descents. Designed to bring everything you need for long rides without weighing you down Blackthorn 125 excels at going farther without compromising the joy of the ride.
Carbon fiber frame seatstays and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links for durabilitySplit Pivot suspension design features 125mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke paired with a 140mm suspension forkSplit Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 145mm rear/160mm front travel found on Blackthorn 145 by swapping out shock link shock and forkRear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain wheel sizes and personal preferenceIntegrated strap location on frame for tube and multitoolFits two bottles on all sizesTop tube mounts for use with EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mountsClearance for up to 29 x 2.5" tiresCompatible with mixed wheel sizesCompatible with most coil shocksMolded frame protection
| Rear Axle |
12mm Thru x 148mm |
| Brake Type |
Disc |
| TT (Effective) |
653 |
| Fork Type |
Suspension |
| Frame Material |
Carbon |
| Frame Type |
Suspension |
| Front Axle |
15mm Thru x 110mm |
| Color |
Slate / Citrus |
| Mfg Size |
X-Large |
| Platform |
Blackthorn |
| Wheel Size |
29" |
| Defined Color |
Green |
| Size |
X-Large |
