Inspection
Frame condition
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Salsa
2021 Salsa Blackthorn SLX
Previous used estimate
$1,641 - $1,688
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Salsa Blackthorn 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 SLX is our 29er all-mountain bike that's perfect when you're not sure what trail has in store, but you know it's going to be steep, gnarly, loose, or all of the above. Progressive geometry comes to life in a 6061-T6 aluminum frame that's built to last. The 140mm rear shock and 160mm fork make for a smooth, balanced, controlled ride when the trail is anything but. Our tried-and-true Split Pivot suspension system delivers superb small-bump compliance, remarkable climbing ability, and limitless traction, even during braking. Shimano's SLX drivetrain and four-piston brakes are exactly the copilots you want when navigating hair-raising rock gardens, high-speed descents, and stiff climbs. Blackthorn SLX is the tool of choice for all-mountain adventures.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Yari RC, 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
- Red
- Component Frame
- Blackthorn Aluminum
- Component Brakes
- Shimano SLX four-piston (203mm front, 180mm rear rotors)
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Sport
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5E
- Component Cassette
- Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Ride, 32t
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX
- Component Handlebar
- RaceFace Chester 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
- Race Face Ride, 32t
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Sport
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Chester 35.0
- Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5E
- 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 Yari RC, 160mm, 42mm offset
- Frame
- Blackthorn Aluminum
- 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
- Red
- 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
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
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.