Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Salsa Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission

Velopedia Archive ID 900000409

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Salsa
Model	Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900000409
Original MSRP	$3,799.00
Colors	Black Spruce
Sizes	Small; Medium; Large; X-Large
Weight	35 lb. 12 oz

Frameset

Frame construction	6061 Aluminum
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Lyrik, 44mm offset, 160mm

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Crankset	SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 30t, single guard
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 Maven 4-piston; Brake Levers: SRAM Maven; Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0 (6-bolt, 200mm front and 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 Tough i30 TCS, 32h, 29"
Front tire	Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.5", 60 TPI Durable casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included)
Rear tire	Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.5", 120 TPI Durable Plus casing, Grip Plus compound (WTB TCS valve and sealant included)
Wheel size	29"; 27.5"

Geometry · Small

Seat tube	405 mm
Effective top tube	589 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	63.9- 63.6
Seat-tube angle	77.4- 77.1
Chainstay / rear center	432 mm
Wheelbase	1219 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	25 mm
Bottom-bracket height	351 mm
Reach	452 mm
Stack	612 mm
Standover height	746 mm
Fork offset / rake	43 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	571 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	780 mm

Geometry · Medium

Seat tube	430 mm
Effective top tube	611 mm
Head tube	110 mm
Head-tube angle	63.9- 63.6
Seat-tube angle	77.4- 77.1
Chainstay / rear center	432 mm
Wheelbase	1243 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	25 mm
Bottom-bracket height	351 mm
Reach	472 mm
Stack	621 mm
Standover height	746 mm
Fork offset / rake	43 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	571 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Geometry · Large

Seat tube	455 mm
Effective top tube	633 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	63.9- 63.6
Seat-tube angle	77.4- 77.1
Chainstay / rear center	432 mm
Wheelbase	1268 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	25 mm
Bottom-bracket height	351 mm
Reach	492 mm
Stack	630 mm
Standover height	747 mm
Fork offset / rake	43 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	571 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Geometry · X-Large

Seat tube	480 mm
Effective top tube	655 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	63.9- 63.6
Seat-tube angle	77.4- 77.1
Chainstay / rear center	432 mm
Wheelbase	1292 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	25 mm
Bottom-bracket height	351 mm
Reach	512 mm
Stack	639 mm
Standover height	747 mm
Fork offset / rake	43 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	571 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.