Salsa Blackthorn SLX Bike - 29", Aluminum, Red, Small

The Salsa Blackthorn SLX has all the features you want in a modern trail bike, without having to sell a kidney to own one. With a Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain and Shimano 4-piston brakes to handle all the shifting and braking, along with RockShox Lyrik fork up front at 160mm travel, and a RockShox SuperDeluxe out back with 140mm travel. The Blackthorn is your one bike to crush any type of trail you feel like. Assisted by the Split Pivot + suspension design, not only does the Blackthorn have some amazing pedaling efficiency but you also maintain control when the trail gets steep and requires braking and traction. You really get all the things you need with the Blackthorn SLX.

• Fork Material: Aluminium
• Wheel Size: 29/27.5+
• Brake Type: Disc
• Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
• Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 157mm
• Platform: Blackthorn
• Fork Type: Suspension
• Frame Type: Suspension
• Frame Material: Aluminium
• Defined Color: Red
• Seatpost Diameter: 30.9
• Shock Size: 210mm x 52.5mm
• Rear Travel: 140mm
• Tire Clearance: 29 x 2.6 or 27.5 x 3.0