2023 Salsa Blackthorn Frame SALE! MED and LARGE Available (Used)

We have two Salsa Blackthorn frames left and they are ready to build. The specs are below along with the blurb from Salsas website. THESE ARE NEW FRAME WITH FULL WARRANTY. SALES TAX WILL BE APPLIED TO THE PRICE.

We know you have a “dream build” list hidden away somewhere. Now’s the time to bring it to life on the Blackthorn Aluminum frame. This versatile all-mountain bike frame comes with a RockShox Super Deluxe Select + shock for 140 mm of rear travel. Our 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 best all-mountain bike frame out there, hang your favorite components on it, and let it rip.

Design 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, Fore

Ø8 x 30mm

Shock Mount, Aft

No Bushing, Ø15

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

Top Tube Mounts

Yes, compatible with Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag.