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2026 Salsa Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70 Transmission
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $3,499.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Vapor Gray
- Weight
- 34lb 7oz
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000410
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
Suspension is concentrated at the fork, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main tools for balancing front and rear behavior. Both 27.5- and 29-inch wheels appear in the record, but it does not establish a mixed front/rear build; confirm the correct diameter for the selected frame size. The 520% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone.
Suspension setup
Front only
Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Wheel system
27.5 / 29 options
Both diameters are documented, but the archive does not prove a mixed front/rear setup.
Gearing
520% cassette range
Calculated from the published 10–52-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Aluminum / alloy
Dents and cracking around welds, pivots and loaded junctions deserve attention.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Salsa Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70 Transmission · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminum · Fork: RockShox Pike, 44mm offset, 140mm
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Pike, 44mm offset, 140mm
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission · Rear derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission · Crankset: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 30t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, BSA · Cassette: SRAM XS-1270 Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: SRAM DB6, 4-piston; Brake Levers: SRAM DB6; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0 (6-bolt, 200mm front, 180mm rear)
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29"; 27.5" · Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS, 32h, 29" · Hubs: (F) WTB Frequency 3X 15 x 110mm / (R) WTB Frequency 3X 12 x 148mm · Front tire: Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.5", 60TPI Durable casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included) · Rear tire: Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", 60TPI Durable casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included)
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E · Handlebar: Alloy, 35.0mm · Stem: Salsa Guide 35.0 · Seatpost: TranzX YSI-05 adjustable-travel dropper w/ GL Matchmaker X lever · Saddle: WTB Solano Steel Hybrid Fusion, medium
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Pike, 44mm offset, 140mm |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 30t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB MTB Wide, BSA |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1270 Transmission, 10–52t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM DB6, 4-piston; Brake Levers: SRAM DB6; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0 (6-bolt, 200mm front, 180mm rear) |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Alloy, 35.0mm |
| Stem | Salsa Guide 35.0 |
| Saddle | WTB Solano Steel Hybrid Fusion, medium |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSI-05 adjustable-travel dropper w/ GL Matchmaker X lever |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) WTB Frequency 3X 15 x 110mm / (R) WTB Frequency 3X 12 x 148mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS, 32h, 29" |
| Front Tire | Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.5", 60TPI Durable casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included) |
| Rear Tire | Teravail Clifty 29 x 2.5", 60TPI Durable casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included) |
| Wheel Size | 29"; 27.5" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 587 mm | 609 mm | 631 mm | 653 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 64.7- 64.4 | 64.7- 64.4 | 64.7- 64.4 | 64.7- 64.4 |
| Seat-tube angle | 78.3- 77.9 | 78.2- 77.9 | 78.2- 77.9 | 78.2- 77.9 |
| Chainstay / rear center | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210 mm | 1234 mm | 1258 mm | 1283 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| Reach | 462 mm | 482 mm | 502 mm | 521 mm |
| Stack | 602.4 mm | 611.2 mm | 620 mm | 628.7 mm |
| Standover height | 735.3 mm | 735.7 mm | 736 mm | 736.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 551 mm | 551 mm | 551 mm | 551 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Stem length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
The archived table contains multiple manufacturer geometry states. Velopedia preserves source order and analyzes each state separately rather than averaging the published values.
Small geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 462 mm reach paired with 602.4 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 78.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.7° head angle combined with a 1210 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
The seat angle of 78.3° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 462 mm sits toward the longer end. Its wheelbase of 1210 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Riding position
A 462 mm reach paired with 602.4 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77.9° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.4° head angle combined with a 1210 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 462 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 77.9° sits toward the steeper end. Its wheelbase of 1210 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Medium geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 482 mm of reach and 611.2 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 78.2° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.7° head angle combined with a 1234 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
The seat angle of 78.2° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 482 mm sits toward the longer end. The chainstay of 432 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Riding position
With 482 mm of reach and 611.2 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 77.9° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.4° head angle combined with a 1234 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 482 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 77.9° sits toward the steeper end. The chainstay of 432 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Large geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 502 mm of reach and 620 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 78.2° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.7° head angle combined with a 1258 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
The seat angle of 78.2° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 502 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 620 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
Riding position
With 502 mm of reach and 620 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 77.9° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.4° head angle combined with a 1258 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 502 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 77.9° sits toward the steeper end. Its stack of 620 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
X-Large geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 521 mm of reach and 628.7 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 78.2° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.7° head angle combined with a 1283 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 2, this configuration steepens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
The seat angle of 78.2° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 521 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 628.7 mm sits toward the lower end.
Riding position
With 521 mm of reach and 628.7 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 77.9° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.4° head angle combined with a 1283 mm wheelbase points to strongly stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Configuration 1, this configuration slackens the head angle by 0.3°.
Archive context
Its reach of 521 mm sits toward the longer end. Its stack of 628.7 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 77.9° sits toward the steeper end.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
Gallery
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.