Salsa Blackthorn Initial Impressions: First Ride (Tiger Mountain)

This is my first downhill run on my new 2023 Salsa Blackthorn- Carbon SLX. Watch as I take on some of Washington's most iconic trails on this beast of a bike. Spoiler alert: this bike is awesome!
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[@mountainbikeondemand]

Was looking for some fresh content on this bike. Picking one up this week. Thanks for the video.

[@SalsaCyclesOfficial]

Thanks for sharing this Blackthorn video. Nice work on it, and glad to see you are enjoying the bike. Take care, rubber side down, and enjoy the ride. -The Salsa Crew

[@chuckriley2764]

was going to get the Salsa Horsethief ...but now i am looking at the Blackthorn thanks for the video...see you out there

[@RootsRocksRaffi]

A little tip for fitting a larger water bottle - you can use the lower bolt that secures the cable exit guide too, and shift the cage way down. I fit a 30oz bottle on my medium!

[@kyleinthepnw]

You are totally right!! I just moved my cage down to this position… sick!! Thanks 🤘

[@RootsRocksRaffi]

@@kyleinthepnw nice!!! Still need to figure out how to make the best use of that accessory strap mount

[@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn]

Great video & thank you for the review. Coming from a Hardtail, what inspired you to pick the Blackthorn vs other full suspension bikes?

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[@cycleish]

Good riding and video! What model of Smith helmet is that?

[@kyleinthepnw]

Thanks! It’s the Smith Venture MIPS. Great, comfortable fit for me