Salsa Mountain Bikes|Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12 Mountain Bike (Black/Slate) (S)

Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12 Mountain Bike Description:

The Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12 Mountain Bike does a bit of everything well and rewards a rider for being aggressive. A lightweight, yet robust carbon fiber frame features a balanced all-around geometry with a long, low, and slack front end which creates remarkable stability when going downhill while a short rear triangle adds a nimble, playful nature for taking on more technical stretches; when the trail points uphill, a steep seat tube angle puts the rider in an incredibly efficient and powerful pedaling position, and the stiff lower half of the frame ensures that everything pushed through the pedals goes to the rear wheel. Rear wheel travel is articulated by a Split Pivot suspension design that adds to this bikes overall efficiency by separating braking forces from the suspension action, resulting in outstanding braking and cornering traction throughout the full travel range even if the brakes have been locked up. Slick full length internal cable routing, molded rubber guards throughout high impact zones, and multiple mounts for waterbottles, repair kits, and other accessories round out the versatile backbone of this bike.

Adorning this frame is a build kit that provides performance that consistently answers the bell when called on and is easy to maintain. 160mm of front travel and 145mm of rear travel are controlled by RockShox’s Lyrik suspension fork and Super Deluxe rear shock, both of which have excellent small bump responsiveness, will keep the bike glued to the ground, and shield the rider from harsh impacts. Shimano’s excellent 1x12speed Shimano Deore mechanical drivetrain gives a broad gear range and crisp, precise shifting to ensure there is always a gear ready for whatever the terrain is doing; when it is time to apply the brakes, stout Shimano Deore 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes and massive 203mm rotors front and rear efficiently scrub speed and get things back under control. Sturdy WTB wheels with tubeless ready, 30mm internal width rims support 2.5″ wide Teravail Clifty tires to create a smooth rolling package that delivers fast speeds and excellent traction over a wide variety of trail surfaces. Rounding out the complete package are rock solid cockpit components from Race Face, Salsa, and WTB, resulting in a very adaptable and capable full suspension bike that is ready to get down and boogie on any trail.

Features:

• Long, low, and slack cockpit geometry enhances stability on the descents, while a steep seat tube angle and short chainstay length maintains agility on tight trails and improves seated pedaling efficiency
• High-modulus carbon fiber main frame, seatstays, and chainstay construction with 6061-T6 aluminum links create a lightweight, stiff, and very durable platform
• Split Pivot Full Suspension System with 145mm of travel isolates pedaling forces from the braking forces to create an all-mountain platform with excellent bump compliance, pedaling efficiency, and traction even under heavy braking
• Flip-Chip frame design unlocks different bottom bracket heights, headtube angles, and seat tube angles to fine tune the handling characteristics to suit rider preference, terrain, and/or wheel size
• Molded rubber down tube, seat tube, chainstay, and seatstay guards protect your frame from impacts and abrasion
• RockShox Lyrik fork and Super Deluxe rear shock provide excellent support throughout the suspension travel and keep the wheels planted over challenging terrain
• Shimano Deore 12-speed mechanical drivetrain effortlessly shifts through a wide range of gears and is very easy and inexpensive to maintain
• Powerful Shimano Deore 4-piston hydraulic brakes stuffed with 203mm rotors offer excellent modulation and outright power for easy speed adjustments and stops
• Robust, tubeless-ready WTB wheels and Teravail Clifty tires grips the ground tenaciously, will reduce the number of flats caused by impacts and punctures, and efficiently roll over challenging terrain
• Two bottle cages, an integrated repair kit strap, and top tube accessory mounts carries gear on the frame, allowing a rider to ditch the hydration pack or hip pack

Specifications:

• Frame: Blackthorn 145 Carbon (Split Pivot Suspension System) (UHD Derailleur Hanger/Dropout) (73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket) (12 x 148mm) (145mm Travel)
• Fork: RockShox Lyrik (15x110mm) (44mm Offset) (160mm Travel)
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe (210 x 55mm)
• Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E (1-1/8″ – 1-1/2″ Tapered)
• Handlebar: Race Face Chester (20mm Rise) (35.0mm Clamp)
• Grips: Salsa File Tread (Lock-On)
• Stem: Salsa Guide Trail (3D-Forged 6061-T6 Aluminum) (35.0mm 4-Bolt Clamp)
• Brake Levers: Shimano Deore M6100
• Brakes: Shimano Deore 6120 (4-Piston Caliper)
• Rotors: Shimano RT64 (Centerlock) (203mm) (Front & Rear)
• Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100 (I-Spec EV) (12-Speed)
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100-SGS (12-Speed)
• Crank: Shimano Deore MT512 (w/ MRP 1x SL ISCG-05 Bashguard)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT501 (73mm Threaded BSA)
• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100 (12-Speed) (10-51T)
• Chain: Shimano Deore M610 (HYPERGLIDE+)
• Pedals: Sold Separately (Browse availableFlat Pedals-or-Clipless Pedals By Clicking On The Underlined Words)
• Seat: WTB Solano Fusion Form (Medium) (Steel Rails)
• Seatpost: TranzX YSI05 RAD+ Dropper (w/ Shimano SL-MT500 I-Spec EV lever) (30.9mm) (S: 150mm Travel) (M/L: 170mm Travel) (XL: 200mm Travel)
• Rims: WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS (32H) (Alloy) (30mm Internal Width) (Tubeless Ready)
• Front Hub: Shimano TC500 (Centerlock) (Alloy) (15 x 110mm) (32H)
• Rear Hub: Shimano TC500 (Centerlock) (Alloy) (Shimano Microspline) (12 x 148mm) (32H)
• Spokes: Butted Stainless Steel (Black) (J-Bend)
• Front Tire: Teravail Clifty (Durable Casing) (Tubeless Ready) (29 x 2.5″)
• Rear Tire: Teravail Clifty (Durable Casing) (Tubeless Ready) (29 x 2.5″)
• Model year: –
• Color: Black/Slate
• Weight: –