2023 Salsa Cycles Blackthorn Base (Flipchip Low) XL 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 | 630mm |
| Reach | 514mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.23:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 662mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 14.6deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.9deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.8deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 21mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 353.5mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 430.5mm |
| Front-Center | 848mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 847.5mm |
| Wheelbase | 1278mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 43mm |
| Fork Length, Unknown | 569mm |
| Trail | 127.9mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 115.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 49.2mm |
| Standover Height | 730mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 303.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 183.5mm |
Base (Flipchip Low) Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.5in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 749mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 2027mm |
| 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