Mountain Frames

Blackthorn 145 is Salsa’s All-Mountain Bike. It’s a rugged rig that’s ready for backcountry trails and rowdy lines. It’s most at home on the steep and techy terrain — both up and down the mountain. Built to be capable, confident, and cargo-friendly without being a handful, Blackthorn 145 brings the fun to big days on the trail. -Carbon fiber frame, seatstays, and chainstays with 6061-T6 aluminum links for durability -Split Pivot suspension design features 145mm of efficient travel that’s fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke, paired with a 160mm suspension fork -Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 125mm rear/140mm front travel found on Blackthorn 125 by swapping out shock link, shock, and fork -Rear Flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference -Integrated strap location on frame for tube and multitool -Fits two bottles on all sizes -Top tube mounts for use with EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mounts -Clearance for up to 29 x 2.5"" tires -Compatible with mixed wheel sizes -Compatible with most coil shocks -Molded frame protection

Blackthorn 145 is Salsa's All-Mountain Bike. It's a rugged rig that's ready for backcountry trails and rowdy lines. It's most at home on the steep and techy terrain — both up and down the mountain. Built to be capable, confident, and cargo-friendly without being a handful, Blackthorn 145 brings the fun to big days on the trail. - 6061-T6 aluminum frame - Split Pivot suspension design features 145mm of efficient travel that's fully active under braking and supportive throughout its stroke - Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders switch travel class to the 125mm rear/140mm front travel found on Blackthorn 125 by swapping out shock link, shock, and fork - Rear flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain, wheel sizes, and personal preference - Integrated strap location on frame for tube and multitool - Fits two bottles on all sizes - Top tube mounts for use with top tube bags or K-Edge computer mounts - Clearance for up to 29 x 2.5" tires - Compatible with mixed wheel sizes - Compatible with most coil shocks - Molded frame protection

Cutthroat is Salsa’s Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R.
-High-modulus carbon fiber frame and fork for ride compliance
-A 69-degree head tube angle provides a long, stable wheelbase for confidence on technical rides
-Class 5 VRS™ (Vibration Reduction System) absorbs micro-impacts on rough roads
-Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe Fork with Three-pack mounts and internal dynamo cable routing
-Front and rear thru-axles with boost spacing
-Flat mount brakes and internal cable routing on frame and fork
-Clearance for a 29 x 3.0"" tire up front and a 29 x 2.4"" tire in the rear
-Accommodates custom direct-mount frame bags with EXP Series Direct Mount Thumb Screws (not included) for tool-free attachment
-SRAM UDH-compatible

Fargo is Salsa’s original drop-bar mountain bike. This cult classic is designed for mixed-surface riders and bikepackers that like variety in their routes, with the capability to carry everything needed when out for days on end. Carefully crafted with 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tubing and paired with our Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork, this frameset is ready for any dream-bike build. - 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tube set provides appropriate stiffness and compliance for fantastic ride quality - Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and many different drivetrains, including single speed and belt drive - Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, flat-mount brake mounts, and abrasion-resistant plates - Wheel size versatility: run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames) - Rear rack mounts (designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack) - Fender mounts (maximum 29 x 2.2" tire clearance with fenders) - Clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires without fenders (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames)

Fargo is Salsa's steel drop-bar mountain bike that offers a winning combination of multiple wheel size compatibility; drivetrain options ranging from geared to belt drive to single speed; and cargo mounts galore. Set it up as a dreamy do-it-all steel bikepacking rig, or adapt it for each unique adventure — Fargo lets you keep your options open. - Triple-butted CroMoly steel frame - Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and many different drivetrains, including single speed and belt drive - Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, flat-mount brake mounts, and abrasion-resistant plates - Wheel size versatility: run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames) - Rear rack mounts (Salsa Alternator Plus Rack recommended) - Clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires without fenders (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames)

Fargo is Salsa’s original drop-bar mountain bike. This cult classic is designed for mixed-surface riders and bikepackers that like variety in their routes, with the capability to carry everything needed when out for days on end. Carefully crafted with 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tubing and paired with our Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork, this frameset is ready for any dream-bike build. - 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tube set provides appropriate stiffness and compliance for fantastic ride quality - Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and many different drivetrains, including single speed and belt drive - Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, flat-mount brake mounts, and abrasion-resistant plates - Wheel size versatility: run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames) - Rear rack mounts (designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack) - Fender mounts (maximum 29 x 2.2" tire clearance with fenders) - Clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires without fenders (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames)

Fargo is Salsa's original drop-bar mountain bike. This cult classic is designed for mixed-surface riders and bikepackers that like variety in their routes, with the capability to carry everything needed when out for days on end. Carefully crafted with 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tubing and paired with our Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork, this frameset is ready for any dream-bike build. - 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tube set provides appropriate stiffness and compliance for fantastic ride quality - Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and many different drivetrains, including single speed and belt drive - Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, flat-mount brake mounts, and abrasion-resistant plates - Wheel size versatility: run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames) - Rear rack mounts (Salsa Alternator Plus Rack recommended) - Clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires without fenders (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames)

Flyway is Salsa's versatile carbon gravel bike. Informed by Salsa's decades on dirt roads and evolved for the changing gravel scene, their fifth-generation gravel platform builds on the philosophy that comfort, stability, and versatility benefit both podium chasers and adventure seekers. This is the gravel bike you want to ride every day of the week: confident at race pace, comfortable at party pace, and capable of settling in for far-out adventures. Whether you're lining up for an event or loading up to leave town for big miles, Flyway puts your gravel goals in reach. - Deluxe Carbon Fiber Frame is Salsa's most premium carbon fiber offering: ultra-high-modulus carbon fiber frame shaves around 150 grams off the weight of their standard carbon construction without compromising durability, stiffness, or ride quality. - Salsa's Class 5™ VRS (Vibration Reduction System) has seatstays and chainstays shaped to promote vertical compliance and lateral stiffness for a smooth and straight-tracking ride. - Flyway Carbon fork with 700c x 57mm tire clearance, Three-Pack and rack mounts, fender mounts, and internal brake hose routing through the headset and steerer tube for a super-clean look. - Suspension-corrected to fit 40mm gravel bike suspension forks - Progressive geometry with a long reach and short stem. A low bottom bracket and slack head tube angle maximize stability and confidence. Short chainstays offer responsive handling, and symmetrical dropped chainstays combined with a steep seat tube angle deliver excellent power transfer. - Top tube bag mounts, generous bottle capacity, direct-mount frame bag mounts, rack and fender mounts. - Through-headset cable routing keeps cockpits clean and keeps hoses and housing out of the way of handlebar bags and accessories. - Flyway can fit a 700c x 50mm tire in the frame and a 700c x 57mm tire in the fork

The Salsa Heyday! C Deore 12 is a carbon fat-tire bike with the versatility to go wherever your imagination takes you. The carbon-fiber frame keeps weight down — especially nice when you're hefting it over downed trees deep in the backcountry. The 26 x 4.6" tires float over snow, sand, and other soft surfaces, but you can also fit 27.5 fat and 29+ wheels and tires for other missions. A mind-blowing number of cargo and accessory mounts let you bring more than just the bare necessities, and Mukluk's geometry ensures a stable ride even when loaded. Alternator 2.0 dropouts allow for multiple drivetrain options, but the stock Shimano Deore 12-speed is the perfect place to start.

The Horsethief Carbon Frameset is where your dream trail bike begins. The Horsethief frameset can be built with either 29-inch or 27.5-plus wheels, and the flip chip allows for subtle geometry tweaks. The Split Pivot rear suspension technology and 120mm Fox Float DPS Performance Elite shock are a recipe for incredible small bump compliance and traction. With this solid foundation in place, just add the parts that make you happy—we can’t wait to see what you do with it.

The Blackthorn 145 C frameset is your canvas for a dreamy all-mountain rig. The stiff carbon fiber frame improves your power transfer on flats and climbs, aided by 145mm of Split Pivot rear suspension travel with a supple yet supportive ride with superb pedaling efficiency, well-suited to the huge variety of trails you’ll be tackling. Our all-mountain geometry puts you in a confident position for descents and a comfortable position for the pedaly parts of the trail. On-bike cargo mounts let you configure your setup with space for two bottles and your repair kit, plus snacks and more via the top tube mounts. Blackthorn carbon all-mountain frame give you plenty to build on — just add your favorite parts and go make an epic day of it.

Spearfish is Salsa's endurance XC bike. It's built to thrive in the world's toughest single- and multi-day races, from Marji Gesick to the Arizona Trail Race. Spearfish is lightweight, efficient, and capable — a formula that makes all the difference in the 11th hour. - Deluxe carbon fiber frame — Salsa's most premium carbon construction ever, saving 255 grams over the standard carbon frame with no penalty in durability, stiffness, or ride quality - Split Pivot suspension design features 120mm of travel that's responsive when putting down power, fully active under braking, and supportive throughout the middle and end of its stroke - Split Pivot + design philosophy lets riders adjust rear travel from 100–120mm; compatible with 100–130mm forks - Endurance XC geometry with 66.3-degree head tube angle and 77.3-degree seat tube angle - Rear flip chip adjusts the head tube angle and bottom bracket height to accommodate varying terrain and personal preference - Sizes XS–SM fit two full-size bottles, plus accessory mount; sizes MD–XL fit three full-size bottles - Top tube mounts for use with EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or K-Edge computer mounts - Tool and tube mount location - Clearance for up to 29 x 2.4" tires - Molded frame protection

Timberjack is Salsa’s aggressive trail hardtail. Its progressive trail geometry is stable on descents and technical sections. The Alternator 2.0 dropouts are SRAM UDH-ready and offer future drivetrain flexibility. Ample accessory mounts and dual wheel size compatibility add more versatility to the package, making Timberjack a well-rounded ripper that likes to party. -Compatible with 130–150mm forks and dropper posts for confidence and capability on technical terrain -Alternator 2.0 dropouts equipped with SRAM UDH-compatible dropout plates; other Alternator 2.0 plates expand drivetrain and setup options. -Aggressive trail geometry with short chainstays and long front-center provide agility and stability on the trail -Front triangle space is maximized for frame bag use -6061-T6 alloy frame -Compatible with up to 27.5 x 2.8"" or 29 x 21.–2.6"" wheels and tires -Internal cable routing -Includes FSA headset, Salsa Deadbolt UL thru-axle, and Salsa Lip-Lock seatpost collar

The Spearfish C DLX frameset is our endurance XC mountain bike frame designed for going the distance as efficiently as possible. Our new Deluxe carbon fiber construction shaves more than 250 grams off our standard carbon without a penalty in stiffness, durability, or ride quality. Spearfish’s stiffness is complemented by 120mm of Split Pivot rear suspension travel that’s optimized for both pedaling and braking performance. On-bike cargo mounts make it easy to pack your ride essentials — including two bottles (up to three on MD–XL frames) and your repair kit; top tube mounts expand your capacity to our EXP-R Series Trillium Top Tube Bag or even a K-Edge computer mount. Build your race-winning ride on this carbon endurance and XC mountain bike frame and see how far it can take you.