2023 Salsa Cycles Blackthorn Base (Flipchip Low) MD High
Build
700C/29 in × 2.5 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension all-mountain/enduro mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Salsa Cycles Blackthorn
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 613mm |
| Reach | 472mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.3:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 430mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 615mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 18.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.9deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.8deg |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 22mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 352.5mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 430.4mm |
| Front-Center | 797mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 796.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 1227mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 42mm |
| Fork Length, Unknown | 569mm |
| Trail | 129.1mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 116.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 49.6mm |
| Standover Height | 732mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 252.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 182.5mm |
Base (Flipchip Low) Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.5in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 749mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1976mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 140mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.salsacycles.com/products/2023-blackthorn-slx?_pos=33&_fid=e1fbcaef2&_ss=c