Salsa Blackthorn Mountain Bike - 2021, Medium

The Salsa Blackthorn is a hard-charging trail bike built to handle big terrain with confidence and precision, made even more capable with a smart lineup of premium upgrades. Its full-suspension carbon frame delivers 140mm of Split Pivot rear travel paired with a 150mm fork, creating a balanced platform that climbs efficiently and descends with control. This build stands out with Hope Tech 4 V4 brakes offering exceptional modulation and stopping power, a SQlab 30X handlebar for ergonomic comfort and control, and Noble 35 carbon wheels laced to durable hubs for a fast, responsive ride. With modern geometry and a suspension design that thrives on rough, technical trails, this Blackthorn is tuned for riders who want enduro-level capability with trail-bike versatility.