Spicy Trail Piece! Salsa Blackthorn Review

Salsa first debuted the Blackthorn five years ago, and it was a bike they claimed could ride any trail anywhere. The second-generation Blackthorn 145 stays true to its heritage, but brings some meaningful updates to the table. Can it truly ride any trail, anywhere? In this long-term review I will dive into how the Salsa Blackthorn performed across the spectrum of mountain bike terrain. Written Review: https://theloamwolf.com/reviews/bikes/review-salsa-blackthorn-145/ ------------------------------------ Join our member platform to get access to exclusive discounts, giveaways and LIVE CHATS and more! https://bit.ly/3UVHjja https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUss9J3PKGw9c_hVt0SXw9Q/join ------------------------------------ Need Tools or a Workstand? Visit Feedback Sports and use code TLW-FBS-10 for 10% off your order: https://alnk.to/4BF2GoP ------------------------------------ Get your Loam Wolf gear here: https://store.theloamwolf.com 00:00 - Introduction to The Salsa Blackthorn 2 02:15 - Initial Ride Impressions and Setup 05:53 - Performance Insights and Comparisons 08:40 - Suspension and Geometry Overview 10:40 - Build Specs and Component Issues 12:32 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations