{"product_id":"salsa-cycles-blackthorn-145-eagle-70-transmission-mountain-bike","title":"Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission Bike - 29\", Aluminum","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe best all-mountain bikes perform on a wide variety of terrain and give you everything you need to thrive on rides where you’re out all day and don’t always know what to expect.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003eBlackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission was built for this. Its aluminum frame features a slack 63.9-degree head angle and short chainstays for stability and maneuverability when descending and navigating tech, with a steep 77.4-degree seat tube for comfortable seated pedaling when you’re climbing up to the next pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit Pivot suspension design allows us to optimize Blackthorn’s pedaling and braking performance independently, for better small bump compliance, braking traction, and pedaling efficiency. A RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock delivers 145mm of rear travel and a RockShox Lyrik fork gives you 160mm of travel to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn’s cargo mounts make it easy to load up all the water, snacks, and kit you need for long days out. 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The concentric rear axle pivot, in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in excellent bump compliance and pedaling efficiency, smooth and predictable braking throughout travel, and maximum traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Pivot + design methodology \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Split Pivot+ design methodology allows our engineers to optimize a frame for more than one travel class. This means that Blackthorn 145 riders can swap control and shock links, in addition to the rear shock and fork, to switch travel to Blackthorn 125's 125mm rear and 140 mm front capability. One frame, multiple bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive leverage rate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackthorn is designed with a progressive leverage rate that offers plenty of bottom out performance at the end of the stroke, promoting more confidence and control on bigger hits and a deeper feel to the travel. The beginning and mid-stroke provide extremely supple small bump compliance off the top for a smooth ride and consistent mid-travel support to help combat rider fatigue and maintain bike geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-tuned suspension \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackthorn-specific control link and shock links optimize the frame geometry and kinematics for its suspension travel, delivering a well-rounded, balanced trail feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-mountain geometry \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackthorn 145 is long, low, and slack, with a dash of moderation to preserve pedaling performance. A 63.9-degree head tube angle creates a long front center with the stability to descend loose, steep trails in total confidence, while a steep 77.4-degree seat tube angle makes seated pedaling and climbing more comfortable. 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