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Frame condition
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Salsa
2021 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX
Previous used estimate
$1,981 - $2,039
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX
12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Blackthorn Carbon SLX is our 29er carbon all-mountain bike with the versatility to take on any trail. With progressive geometry, a lightweight carbon frame, 140mm of rear travel, and a 160mm fork, you're ready for jump lines, drops, rock gardens, and anything else the mountain can throw at you. Blackthorn's Split Pivot suspension system offers excellent pedaling efficiency and is fully active during braking, resulting in a well-balanced bike that both climbs and descends exceptionally well. Shimano's SLX drivetrain and four-piston brakes keep you in control when Blackthorn prompts you to push your limits.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm, 42mm offset
- Component Hubs
- Shimano SLX
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Salsa Guide 35.0
- Product Family
- Blackthorn
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Component Color
- Tan
- Component Frame
- Blackthorn Carbon
- Component Brakes
- Shimano SLX four-piston (203mm front, 180mm rear rotors)
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Comp
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Component Cassette
- Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Component Crankset
- Shimano SLX, 32t
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Component Handlebar
- RaceFace Aeffect R 35.0
- Component Seat Post
- TranzX YSI05GL, 30mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125mm, MD = 150mm, LG = 170mm, XL = 200mm
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
- Component Tape Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
- Hubs
- Shimano SLX
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX, 32t
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Comp
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Aeffect R 35.0
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX
- Stem
- Salsa Guide 35.0
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX four-piston (203mm front, 180mm rear rotors)
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm, 42mm offset
- Frame
- Blackthorn Carbon
- Seat Post
- TranzX YSI05GL, 30mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125mm, MD = 150mm, LG = 170mm, XL = 200mm
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Tape/Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-On
- Color
- Tan
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
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Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.