Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Salsa
2025 Salsa Blackthorn 145 C XO Eagle AXS Transmission
Previous used estimate
$5,863 - $6,032
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2025 Salsa Blackthorn 145 C XO Eagle AXS Transmission
12-month projected trend
27%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2025 Salsa Blackthorn 145 C XO Eagle AXS Transmission
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Blackthorn model years
Compare Blackthorn 145 C XO Eagle AXS Transmission models
1 modelsChoose a different build or frame style to see its value.
Overview
About this bike
Blackthorn 145 is Salsa’s All-Mountain Bike. It’s a rugged rig that’s ready for backcountry trails and rowdy lines. It’s most at home on the steep and techy terrain — both up and down the mountain. Built to be capable, confident, and cargo-friendly without being a handful, Blackthorn 145 brings the fun to big days on the trail. - Carbon fiber frame, seatstays, and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links for durability - Split Pivot suspension design features 145mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 160mm suspension fork - Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 125mm rear/140mm front travel found on Blackthorn 125 by swapping out shock link, shock, and fork - Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference - Integrated strap location on frame for tube and multitool - Fits two bottles on all sizes - Top tube mounts for use with EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mounts - Clearance for up to 29 x 2.5" tires - Compatible with mixed wheel sizes - Compatible with most coil shocks - Molded frame protection
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Lyric Ultimate, 160mm
- Component Hubs
- Front: WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form Rear: WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm
- Component Rims
- WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Aluminum CNC
- Product Family
- Blackthorn
- Component Chain
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
- Component Color
- Coffee Black/Sage
- Component Frame
- Blackthorn 145 Carbon
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Rotors
- SRAM HS2 (6-bolt, 200mm front and rear)
- Component Saddle
- WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
- Component Spokes
- Double butted, black
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
- Component Crankset
- SRAM X0 Eagle, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 composite bashguard
- Component Seatpost
- TranzX REVERSE w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel
- Component Shifters
- SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
- Component Handlebar
- Salsa Guide Carbon
- Component Rear Tire
- Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
- Component Front Tire
- Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
- Component Tape Grips
- WTB Wavelength Lock-On
- Component Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
- Hubs
- Front: WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form Rear: WTB Frequency 12 x 148mm
- Rims
- WTB CZR Carbon i30, 28h
- Crankset
- SRAM X0 Eagle, 30t w/ MRP 1x iO SL ISCG-05 composite bashguard
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB BSA 73mm MTB Wide
- Chain
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
- Seatpost
- TranzX REVERSE w/ GL Stealth MMX Lever, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel
- Saddle
- WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form
- Handlebar
- Salsa Guide Carbon
- Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
- Rear Tire
- Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
- Stem
- Aluminum CNC
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Brakes
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Fork
- RockShox Lyric Ultimate, 160mm
- Frame
- Blackthorn 145 Carbon
- Shifters
- SRAM AXS Pod controller, Right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp
- Tape/Grips
- WTB Wavelength Lock-On
- Color
- Coffee Black/Sage
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Spokes
- Double butted, black
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed
- Rotors
- SRAM HS2 (6-bolt, 200mm front and rear)
- Front Tire
- Teravail Clifty, 29 x 2.5", Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant Included
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.