Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Salsa
2021 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX
Value Guide market data · 2021 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX
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Overview
About this bike
2021 Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+, 160mm, 42mm offset
- Frame
- Blackthorn Carbon
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano SLX
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX, 32t
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX four-piston (203mm front, 180mm rear rotors)
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Aeffect R 35.0
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Comp
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSI05GL, 30mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125mm, MD = 150mm, LG = 170mm, XL = 200mm
- Stem
- Salsa Guide 35.0
- Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
- Hubs
- Shimano SLX
- Rims
- DT Swiss EX 532 29" tubeless-ready
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold separately
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.