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Salsa Blackthorn 125 C GX AXS Transmission

Salsa Blackthorn 125 C GX AXS Transmission
  • Color: Slate/Citrus
$6,499.00
Color: Slate/Citrus
Size: Large
Wheel Size: 29-inch
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Details

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 durability
- Split Pivot suspension design features 125mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 140mm suspension fork
- Split 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 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

Sizes:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
Effective Top Tube (mm) 589- 590 611- 612 633- 634 655- 656
Stand Over (mm) 746- 743 746- 743 747- 743 747- 743
Reach (mm) 452- 449 472- 469 492- 489 512- 509
Stack (mm) 612- 615 621- 624 630- 633 639- 642
Total Seat Tube Length (mm) 405 430 455 480
Headtube Length (mm) 100 110 120 130
Headtube Angle (°) 63.9-63.6 63.9-63.6 63.9-63.6 63.9-63.6
Seat Tube Angle (°) 77.4-77.1 77.4-77.1 77.4-77.1 77.4-77.1
BB Drop (mm) 25- 30 25- 30 25- 30 25- 30
BB Height (mm) 351- 346 351- 346 351- 346 351- 346
Chainstay Length (mm) 432- 433 432- 433 432- 433 432- 433
Fork Length Axle to Crown (mm) 571 571 571 571
Fork Offset (mm) 43 43 43 43
Wheelbase (mm) 1219- 1220 1243- 1244 1268- 1269 1292- 1293
Crank Arm Length (mm) 165 165 170 170
Handlebar Width (mm) 760 800 800 800
Stem Length (mm) 40 40 40 40

Measurements based on:

  • an unsprung bike (no sag)
  • a 29 x 2.5" tire measuring 752mm in diameter
  • Standover is measured from vertically from ground to top of top tube 50mm forward of bottom bracket center
  • Note: Where two measurements are listed, the first number is with Flip Chip in default High position; the second number is with Flip Chip in Low position
Sizes:
SizeSmallMediumLargeX-Large
Recommended Rider Height (in) 61.81 - 66.93 66.14 - 70.87 70.08 - 75.2 74.02 - 79.13

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Frame Blackthorn 125 Carbon
Fork Fox 34 Performance Elite, 140mm
Rear Shock Fox Float X Performance Elite
Rims WTB ASYM i30 TCS, 28h
Hubs Front: WTB Frequency 15 x 110mm
Rear: WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm
Spokes Butted steel, black
Tires Front: Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
Rear: Teravail Drawpoint, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 aluminum bashguard
Shifters SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed
Chain SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop
Brakes SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Rotors SRAM CenterLine 2.0 (6-bolt, 200mm front, 180mm rear)
Brake Levers SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Handlebars Race Face Turbine
Tape/Grips WTB Wavelength Lock-On
Stem Salsa 35.0 Guide Trail, 40mm
Headset FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
Seatpost TranzX REVERSE w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel
Saddle WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
Pedals Sold Separately

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Slate/Citrus / Large / 29-inch 657993416426 BK01063 210000047097

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