Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12

Salsa Blackthorn Deore brings together performance and adventure. The aluminum frame is stiff enough to keep you on your line and durable enough to toss in a truck bed for shuttling. Our progressive geometry and Split Pivot suspension design offer a well-balanced platform for pedaling, descending, and taking on technical features. A 140 mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select shock and 160 mm RockShox 35 Gold RL fork ensure plenty of travel for gnarly drops, gaps, and other features. On-bike cargo features like a down tube strap, top tube mounts, and a bottle mount let you keep the weight of your ride gear down low on the frame so you’re free to move your body without the burden of a pack. With Shimano’s robust Deore 1 x 12 drivetrain backing you up, you’ll find very few limits out there. Blackthorn Deore is the 29er all-mountain bike for big rides on diverse terrain.

Split Pivot Suspension System
- Allows us to tune the pedaling and braking forces independently
- Maximizes pedaling and braking performance without compromising either
- Results in optimal pedaling efficiency and traction when braking

Split Pivot +
- Multiple travel classes in one chassis provides riders with the opportunity to adapt their bikes to various adventures

Flip Chip
- Provides the ability to alternate wheel and tire sizes
- Riders can adjust for their terrain, or desired handling characteristics

On-Bike Storage
- Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body