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  • Salsa Blackthorn Carbon 1.2 Frame

Description

What is the best all-mountain bike? The one you build yourself. Start with the terrain-taming Blackthorn Carbon frame, designed around our efficient Split Pivot suspension platform and equipped with a Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock for 140 mm of rear travel. Add all of your favourite components and watch your dream bike take shape, then go ride your creation on all the new and gnarly trails you can manage. Blackthorn is the perfect partner for big miles on big mountains.

Sizing:

  • S - 165cm–173cm    
  • M - 173cm–180cm    
  • L - 180cm–188cm    
  • XL - 188cm–UP

 

Specifications:

  • Frame: Blackthorn Carbon
  • Colour: Black/Raw Carbon
  • Rear Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Factory, 3-position lever with Open mode, LV EVOL
  • Seat Post Collar: Salsa Lip-Lock seat collar, 35.4mm
  • Rear Thru-Axle: Salsa Deadbolt rear thru axle, 12 x 197 mm
  • Headset: (Upper/Lower): Cane Creek 40
  • Frame Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz for Medium (with shock, axle, headset, and seat collar)
  • Wheel/Tire Sizes: 29 x 1.9–2.6"
  • Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes: 27.5 x 2.8–3.0"
  • Suspension Fork Length: (Travel)140–160 mm
  • Fork Offset: 42–51 mm
  • Rear Shock Size: 210 x 52.5 mm
  • Shock Mount: ForeØ8 x 30mm
  • Pivot Kit(s): 1215, 1585, 1587, 1589, 1590, 1592, 1594
  • Bearings: 17287 (Qty 4), 6801 (Qty 6)
  • Headset Upper: ZS44
  • Headset Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost: 30.9 mm
  • Max Post Insertion: SM = 195 mm, MD = 220 mm, LG = 245 mm, XL = 270 mm
  • Seatpost Collar: 35.4 mm
  • Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes (internal)
  • Front Derailleur Clamp: N/A
  • Front Derailleur Type: N/A
  • Bottom Bracket: 73 mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset (Max Ring): Super Boost 157, 55–57 mm chainline (34t)
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 74 mm post mount (180–203 mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 157 x 12 mm TA
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 197 mm, TP = 1.75, TL = 20 mm
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2322
  • Front Triangle Bottle Mounts: 1

Salsa Blackthorn Carbon 1.2 Frame

SKU: FM1151 / Barcode: 657993314708

What is the best all-mountain bike? The one you build yourself. Start with the terrain-taming Blackthorn Carbon frame, designed around our efficient Split Pivot suspension platform and equipped with a...

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Description

What is the best all-mountain bike? The one you build yourself. Start with the terrain-taming Blackthorn Carbon frame, designed around our efficient Split Pivot suspension platform and equipped with a Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock for 140 mm of rear travel. Add all of your favourite components and watch your dream bike take shape, then go ride your creation on all the new and gnarly trails you can manage. Blackthorn is the perfect partner for big miles on big mountains.

Sizing:

  • S - 165cm–173cm    
  • M - 173cm–180cm    
  • L - 180cm–188cm    
  • XL - 188cm–UP

 

Specifications:

  • Frame: Blackthorn Carbon
  • Colour: Black/Raw Carbon
  • Rear Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Factory, 3-position lever with Open mode, LV EVOL
  • Seat Post Collar: Salsa Lip-Lock seat collar, 35.4mm
  • Rear Thru-Axle: Salsa Deadbolt rear thru axle, 12 x 197 mm
  • Headset: (Upper/Lower): Cane Creek 40
  • Frame Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz for Medium (with shock, axle, headset, and seat collar)
  • Wheel/Tire Sizes: 29 x 1.9–2.6"
  • Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes: 27.5 x 2.8–3.0"
  • Suspension Fork Length: (Travel)140–160 mm
  • Fork Offset: 42–51 mm
  • Rear Shock Size: 210 x 52.5 mm
  • Shock Mount: ForeØ8 x 30mm
  • Pivot Kit(s): 1215, 1585, 1587, 1589, 1590, 1592, 1594
  • Bearings: 17287 (Qty 4), 6801 (Qty 6)
  • Headset Upper: ZS44
  • Headset Lower: ZS56
  • Seatpost: 30.9 mm
  • Max Post Insertion: SM = 195 mm, MD = 220 mm, LG = 245 mm, XL = 270 mm
  • Seatpost Collar: 35.4 mm
  • Dropper Compatible (Routing): Yes (internal)
  • Front Derailleur Clamp: N/A
  • Front Derailleur Type: N/A
  • Bottom Bracket: 73 mm BSA, threaded
  • Crankset (Max Ring): Super Boost 157, 55–57 mm chainline (34t)
  • Rear Brake (Rotor): 74 mm post mount (180–203 mm)
  • Rear Spacing: 157 x 12 mm TA
  • Rear Axle Size: 12 x 197 mm, TP = 1.75, TL = 20 mm
  • Derailleur Hanger: FS2322
  • Front Triangle Bottle Mounts: 1

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