2025 Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike

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Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Coffee Black /Smoke, X-Large	Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Coffee Black /Smoke, X-Large $3,999.00	Buy
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Specifications

Product

Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike

Model Year

2025

Intended Use

Trail

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

SM (High, Low)

MD (High, Low)

LG (High, Low)

XL (High, Low)

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (High, Low)	MD (High, Low)	LG (High, Low)	XL (High, Low)
Top Tube Length	587mm, 588mm	609mm, 610mm	631mm, 632mm	653mm, 654mm
Head Tube Angle	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°
Head Tube Length	100mm	110mm	120mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°
Seat Tube Length	405mm	430mm	455mm	480mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344mm (32mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)
Chainstay Length	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm
Wheelbase	1211mm, 1211mm	1236mm, 1235mm	1260mm, 1260mm	1283mm, 1284mm
Standover	736mm, 733mm	736mm, 733mm	737mm, 733mm	737mm, 733mm
Reach	462mm, 458mm	482mm, 478mm	502mm, 498mm	521mm, 518mm
Stack	605mm, 609mm	614mm, 617mm	626mm, 626mm	632mm, 635mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock mount • Standover measured vertically from ground to top of top tube, 50mm forward of bottom bracket center • All specifications listed are with 140mm travel fork with 43mm offset, on unsprung bike (no sag)

Sizes Additional Info

• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock mount
• Standover measured vertically from ground to top of top tube, 50mm forward of bottom bracket center
• All specifications listed are with 140mm travel fork with 43mm offset, on unsprung bike (no sag)

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (High, Low)	MD (High, Low)	LG (High, Low)	XL (High, Low)
Top Tube Length	587mm, 588mm	609mm, 610mm	631mm, 632mm	653mm, 654mm
Head Tube Angle	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°	64.7°, 64.4°
Head Tube Length	100mm	110mm	120mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°	78.3°, 77.9°
Seat Tube Length	405mm	430mm	455mm	480mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344mm (32mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)	345mm (31mm drop), 340mm (36mm drop)
Chainstay Length	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm	432mm, 433mm
Wheelbase	1211mm, 1211mm	1236mm, 1235mm	1260mm, 1260mm	1283mm, 1284mm
Standover	736mm, 733mm	736mm, 733mm	737mm, 733mm	737mm, 733mm
Reach	462mm, 458mm	482mm, 478mm	502mm, 498mm	521mm, 518mm
Stack	605mm, 609mm	614mm, 617mm	626mm, 626mm	632mm, 635mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock mount • Standover measured vertically from ground to top of top tube, 50mm forward of bottom bracket center • All specifications listed are with 140mm travel fork with 43mm offset, on unsprung bike (no sag)

Wheel Size

29"

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

High-modulus carbon front and rear triangles, 6061-T6 aluminum links; molded chainstay, seatstay, and lower down tube protection

Rear Travel

125mm

Rear Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe, 190mm length x 45mm stroke

Fork

RockShox Pike, 35mm stanchions

Fork Travel

140mm

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS No.57E, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower

Handlebar

Race Face Chester, 780mm width, 35mm clamp diameter

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp

Grips

Salsa File Tread, lock-on

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston
Rotors: Shimano Deore RT64, CENTER LOCK, 203mm front, 180mm rear

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore M6100

Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV mounting bracket

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, SGS cage

ISCG Tabs

None

Chainguide

MRP 1x SL upper slider

Cranks

Shimano Deore MT512 Alloy
Length: 165mm (SM/MD), 170mm (LG/XL)

Chainrings

Shimano Deore MT512, 30 tooth

Bottom Bracket

Shimano MT501, 73mm English/BSA threaded

Pedals

None

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, HYPERGLIDE+

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

Rims

WTB ASYM i30 TCS Alloy, 28 hole

Hubs

Shimano TC500, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

Spokes

Steel, butted

Tires

Front: Teravail Clifty, Durable casing, 29" x 2.5"
Rear: Teravail Drawpoint, Durable casing, 29" x 2.5"

Saddle

WTB Solano Medium Fusion Form, steel rails

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05 RAD+ dropper, Shimano MT500 I-SPEC EV remote lever
Drop: 150mm (SM), 170mm (MD), 200mm (LG/XL)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Single bolt, 35.4mm

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

29" x 2.5"

Bottle Cage Mounts

Two inside front triangle, accessory mounts on top tube, accessory strap on frame crossmember

Colors

Coffee Black/Smoke

Warranty

3 years front triangle, 2 years seatstays and suspension parts

Weight

Miscellaneous

• Split Pivot Suspension System
• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock mount
• Compatible with mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• Rear travel can be increased to 145mm with alternate control and shock links, plus longer-stroke shock
• Internal cable routing with internal guide tubes
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Includes WTB TCS tubeless rim strips, valves, and tire sealant

Price

$3,999.00

More Info

Salsa Cycles Reboots Dirt Lineup with New Mountain Bikes & eMTBs (press release)

Salsa website

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Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Coffee Black /Smoke, X-Large	Salsa Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Coffee Black /Smoke, X-Large $3,999.00	Buy
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Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Black / Slate, Large	Salsa Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12 Bike - 29", Carbon, Black / Slate, Large $3,999.00	Buy
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