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
Manufacturer Salsa
Manufacturer Part Number 06-003615
UPC 657993411070
Model Salsa Blackthorn 145 C X0 Eagle AXS Transmission Bike - Coffee Black/Sage
Rear Axle
12mm Thru x 148mm
Brake Type
Disc
TT (Effective)
633
Fork Type
Suspension
Frame Material
Carbon
Frame Type
Suspension
Front Axle
15mm Thru x 110mm
Color
Coffee Black / Sage
Mfg Size
Large
Platform
Blackthorn
Wheel Size
29"
Defined Color
Green
Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
Please Note: With few exceptions, complete bikes are fully assembled and adjusted by our mechanics before shipping. Bikes are then partially disassembled and repacked in the original shipping box with all the original packaging. Upon receipt of the bike you have to be capable of installing the wheels, seat post and stem/handlebar before riding. Be aware of any manufacturer's warranty with regard to final assembly and adjustment. Complete bikes can on occasion take an additional 2 business days for our assembly process before shipping. Contact for in-store availability, not all items are available for immediate pickup. If we are unable to meet these time frames due the rapid changes in revolving inventory you will be contacted via email. We do not automatically partial-ship orders; the delivery time of your order is determined by the item on your order with the longest lead time. If your order is time sensitive we encourage you to contact us for up to the minute product availability and ship times to verify that we can accommodate your needs. Refer to our Shipping Terms for more information.
Please Note: With few exceptions, complete bikes are fully assembled and adjusted by our mechanics before shipping. Bikes are then partially disassembled and repacked in the original shipping box with all the original packaging. Upon receipt of the bike you have to be capable of installing the wheels, seat post and stem/handlebar before riding. Be aware of any manufacturer's warranty with regard to final assembly and adjustment. Complete bikes can on occasion take an additional 2 business days for our assembly process before shipping. Contact for in-store availability, not all items are available for immediate pickup. If we are unable to meet these time frames due the rapid changes in revolving inventory you will be contacted via email. We do not automatically partial-ship orders; the delivery time of your order is determined by the item on your order with the longest lead time. If your order is time sensitive we encourage you to contact us for up to the minute product availability and ship times to verify that we can accommodate your needs. Refer to our Shipping Terms for more information.
