Salsa Blackthorn 125 – A Clever Design with Quirky Handling | 2026 Trail Bike Field Test

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​ “Two-in-one” is a marketing tag line we’re all familiar with, but that can sometimes come with drawbacks. The Salsa Blackthorn starts as either a 125mm or 145mm travel trail bike, based on which way you serve it up. By swapping shocks and yokes (the lower shock mounting bracket), the choice is yours. You’ll want a 140mm or 160mm fork to pair with those rear wheel travel numbers, respectively.

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