2023

SALSA Blackthorn C XTR

Mountain · Enduro · Unisex
Frame material Carbon
Groupset XTR, Race Face
Weight 14.57 kg
Wheel size 29
Wheel material Carbon
Drivetrain 1 X 12
Chain Shimano Xt M8100
Tires Maxxis Assegai 29 X 2....
Brake type Hydraulic Disc
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RRP
€7,900 incl. taxes
Observed price — New
€5,759 incl. taxes
Refurbished price
€3,485 incl. taxes
Likely trade-in value
1 234 €
salsa Blackthorn C XTR

About this bike

The Salsa Blackthorn C XTR 2023 is a mountain bike in the enduro segment. Built around a carbon frame.

On the financial side, the recommended retail price (RRP) is €7,900, while the observed market price for a new unit averages €5,759. On the second-hand market we see refurbished units at around €3,485.

Scroll down for the full retailer breakdown, price history and trade-in benchmark of the Salsa Blackthorn C XTR.

Specifications

CategoryMountain
SubcategoryEnduro
Year2023
FrameBlackthorn Carbon V1
Frame materialCarbon
ForkFox Float 36 Factory GRIP2, 160 mm, 44 mm offset
Weight14.57 kg
SuspensionFull
Rear shockFox Float X Factory
TravelNULL
Colors XXXXXXXX
Sizes XXXXXXXX

Components

Groupset XTR, Race Face
Drivetrain 1 X 12
Rear derailleur Shimano XTR M9100 SGS
Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain Shimano XT M8100
Crank Race Face Next R Carbon, 30t
Bottom bracket 73 mm BSA, threaded
Brake type Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Shimano XTR M9120 four-piston, Shimano RT-MT800, Center Lock ,203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Handlebar Salsa Guide Carbon 35.0 mm
Stem Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
Saddle WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135
Seatpost TranzX YSI13, Shimano MT800 lever, 30 mm travel adjust (SM 125 x 409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm)

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size 29
Wheel material Carbon
Rims Front: Reynolds Carbon C 309 15 x 110 mm, Rear: Reynolds Carbon C 309 12 x 157 mm
Tires Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5" front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4" rear, Maxx Grip/Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR
Tire width 2.5"
Tire clearance 3"

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