Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,299$
Weight | 16.06 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
165cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 181cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Blackthorn Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Gold RL, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore
Cassette
Shimano Deore, 10–51t, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano Deore, 32t
Bottom Bracket
73 mm BSA, threaded
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100
Wheels
Rims
Novatec D791SB 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" tubeless-ready rim
Tires
Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, 120 TPI, 3CT, EXO+, Tubeless-Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore four-piston (203 mm front, 180 mm rear rotors)
Disk Rotors
74 mm post mount (180–203 mm)
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide 35.0
Handlebar
RaceFace Chester 35.0, 780mm
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt 250 Sport
Seatpost
TranzX YSI05, 30 mm travel height adjustable, travel: SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.24 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 348 mm | 348 mm | 348 mm | 348 mm |
| Front Center | 773 mm | 797 mm | 822 mm | 847 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 131 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 129 mm |
| Stack | 616 mm | 620 mm | 629 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 453 mm | 474 mm | 495 mm | 515 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 599 mm | 621 mm | 645 mm | 668 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1209 mm | 1233 mm | 1258 mm | 1283 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 26 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Standover Height | 731 mm | 734 mm | 735 mm | 735 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 174 cm | 181 cm | 189 cm | cm |
About this model
Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed is part of the Salsa Blackthorn model. There are 13 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3299$. Salsa Blackthorn Carbon X01 Eagle 2021 on the other hand costs 7899$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Enduro bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Salsa released this model in 2021, its price was 3299$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed price is 9.09% lower than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
Enduro bikes weigh an average of 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed weighs 16.06 kg (35.41 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Enduro bike weight is 12.54% lower than this one.
Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
The Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed 2021 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Salsa Blackthorn Deore 12-Speed has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
The Salsa model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.