2024 Salsa Cycles Blackthorn Base (Flipchip Low) XL - 160mm Fork
Build
700C/29 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail all-mountain/enduro mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Salsa Cycles Blackthorn
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Bar type unusual for category
This: Moto/Klunker/Riser Bar
Category: Flat Bar
vs hardtail all-mountain/enduro mtb bikesCategory: Flat Bar
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 633mm |
| Reach | 510mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.24:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 663mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 15deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.6deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 26mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 346mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 431.2mm |
| Front-Center | 847.2mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 846.8mm |
| Wheelbase | 1278mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 43mm |
| Trail | 129mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 116.6mm |
| Wheel Flop | 50mm |
| Standover Height | 730mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 300.2mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 171mm |
Base (Flipchip Low) Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 743.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 2021.9mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Stem Length | 50mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Moto/Klunker/Riser Bar |
| Fork Travel | 150mm |
| Rear Travel | 140mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Unknown |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Unknown |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 188 cm to |
Source:https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2023-blackthorn-deore