Blackthorn 125 C is Salsa’s carbon trail bike, built for a side of adventure on every ride. Equal parts downhill confidence and climbing comfort, it pairs a responsive carbon chassis with a Split Pivot suspension design that independently optimizes pedaling and braking performance.
Features
- Carbon fiber frame with aluminum links for a light, durable chassis
- Split Pivot rear suspension (125mm travel) delivers efficient pedaling, predictable braking, and excellent traction
- 140mm-travel fork up front, paired with a progressive leverage rate rear end for strong bottom-out performance
- 64.7° head tube angle and 78.3° seat tube angle balance descending stability with climbing efficiency
- 432–433mm chainstays and a Flip Chip geometry adjustment for a nimble, tunable feel
- Two bottle mounts on all sizes plus top tube accessory mounts and an integrated repair-kit location for on-bike cargo
Specifications
| Model | Blackthorn |
| Category | Mountain |
| Weight | 31–48 lb |
