• Salsa Blackthorn SLX bike yellow BK5568 side view on white background

    Blackthorn SLX

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    Blackthorn SLX

    $2,499.99 USD
    $4,399.00 USD $2,499.99 USD
    • Frame: Aluminum
    • Fork: RockShox Yari RC
    • Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
    • Drivetrain: Shimano SLX
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  • Salsa Blackthorn Alloy Frame side view on white background

    Blackthorn Alloy Frame

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    Blackthorn Alloy Frame

    $999.99 USD
    $2,649.00 USD $999.99 USD
    • Frame: Aluminum
    • Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
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Blackthorn in Action

Frame Protection
Worry less about bike damage. Our frames and forks are designed and built to hold up to the rugged adventures you put them through.
On-Bike Storage
Carry more on your bike and less on your body. Our frames and forks feature mounts for extra bottles, repair kits, camping gear, and ride accessories.
Suspension Kinematics
Enjoy a familiar suspension feel. Our kinematics are tuned for each bike’s purpose but share core priorities across the entire line up.
Flip Chip
Make easy ride adjustments. Our flip chips alter bottom bracket height and headtube angle to suit rider preference, terrain or wheel size.
Split Pivot +
Choose your bikes suspension travel. Our design methodology allows us to optimize a frame for more than one travel class.
Split Pivot Suspension System
Ride up and downhill efficiently. Our suspension system isolates pedaling forces from braking forces, so we can tune for both independently.
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ADVENTURE TOOLKIT

Salsa products adapt within their use case to support the adventure at hand. Our Adventure Toolbox focuses on versatility, compliance, flexibility, and durability.

What's In A Name?

The Blackthorn name is inspired by the blackthorn tree, known as the Mother of the Woods and a symbol of surmounting obstacles. Its rough, gnarly appearance represents the terrain Blackthorn was meant for, and the tree’s strong yet flexible qualities match the ride characteristics we built into Blackthorn.