Salsa BLACKTHORN - 29" MTB Frame Set - 2023 - brushed aluminium

All-Mountain for riding any Trail

This versatile all-mountain bike frame comes with a RockShox Super Deluxe Select + shock for 140 mm of rear travel. The tried-and-true Split Pivot suspension design offers a supple, supportive ride with incredible pedaling efficiency so you can take on a huge variety of trails. Start with the one of the best all-mountain bike frames out there, hang your favorite components on it, and let it rip.

Features of the Salsa Blackthorn Frame Set

• 6061-T6 Aluminium Frame
• All frames feature forged aluminum control and shock links
• All frames include anodized, laseretched 7075 aluminum hardware and standard-sized, sealed cartridge bearings at all pivots
• Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock
• 140 mm of Split Pivot+ suspension travel - Efficient while pedaling - Fully active while braking
• 64.6° head tube angle for confident handling up and down the mountain
• 76.5° seat tube angle with seat tube lengths optimized for longer dropper posts
• 432 mm chainstays with clearance for up to 29 x 2.6” tires
• 12 x 157 mm rear spacing allows a stiffer and more durable rear wheel

Details of the Salsa Blackthorn Frame Set

• FSA Orbit 1.5E Headset
• ZS44/56 head tube for ease of maintenance and a range of headset choices
• 30.9 mm seat post diameter is compatible with the widest range of droppers
• ISCG-05 mounts
• Threaded bottom bracket
• Rear shock remote lockout routing
• Internal cable routing for a sleek aesthetic
• large ports and customizable rubber port covers for easy routing and noise reduction