Salsa Blackthorn Review: Rampage Trail Bike | 2021 Field Test

In this years fleet of test bikes the Salsa Blackthorn is definitely on the larger side of the spectrum. With 140mm of real wheel travel and 160mm up front, how does this trail bike trail bike stack up against its competitors?

The 2021 Field Test is supported by:

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Bike Overview
04:45 - Set Up
05:21 - Climbing
07:33 - Descending
09:47 - Timed Laps
10:45 - Components
12:45 - Pros
12:55 Cons
13:48 - Verdict

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[ianw]

I love companies that pay attention to small details. The spare tube rubber guard, and the linkage flap preventing rocks from being jammed in there... they’re honestly just fantastic!

[TProStudioCreate]

I’ve never considered salsa until this moment. That is one rowdy looking trail bike!

[BikingwithJP]

“I like food that makes me feel big ... I eat all my dinners with a pickle fork” what a random way to open the video lol

[Coerced]

These videos are amazing @1.5x speed.
Also: with chainstay lengths becoming much more diverse lately, we need a video on detailed ride impressions, tests, measurements, etc. Comparing short vs medium vs long stays.
What do they do to: body position, cornering, balance, braking, pedaling, jumping, jibbing, high/low speed manoeuvrability, riding style, race speed, big jumps, frame stiffness, everything

[behnammoradi]

I've recently purchased a SALSA Blackthorn 2024.
Moving away from a Devinci Jackson Hardtail to full-suspension 29er has opened new windows for me to master more skills.
In addition to all technical advantages, Salsa Blackthirn gives you a confidence based on which you can expand your MTB horizon.
Simply put, if you trust it on the trail, it will never let you down.
thanks for the review.

[rstrakovsky]

That nose manual at 12:30 was pretty choice!

[evanbarnes]

Gorgeous bike! Feel like Salsa bikes never quite intrigued me before, but this looks fire

[KRLinger]

13:11 I have NEVER heard someone pronounce decals like that

[zachodunsimtb]

Idk why I’m watching this when I’m not even close to being able to afford the bike lmao

[עוזממן-טר]

Pinkbike You kings love your videos you give me a lot of motivation to ride the bikes thank you!!!

[oskarstaudte]

I never considered salsa, but this pink/purple color is absolutely wild. Genuinely makes me want to get one...

[tonykasunic]

The all new Salsa Ripmo Barney Edition!

[jamesgum]

I have a’19 Rustler NX and I love it. I was waiting for them to review Salsa. I feel like the brand is overlooked but they have great bikes aside from bike packing stuff. They seem to take risks and make stuff that’s just a little different from the rest.

[olivermurphy]

y'all are so lucky to live near these great trails who else wants to leave near squamish

[mcflip]

Ha ha “Barney.” Barney looks like a fun shredder! Sick Salsa

[juliusriedel]

Anybody else who wants to see a downhill bike field test?

[davidc]

Love the purple and large Salsa on the bottom of the downtube. They generally make some good looking bikes.

[dkipu]

Great review- I love my Salsa bikes- but the downhills I ride in Wisconsin are pretty tame..nice to know they have this out there in case I change where i ride.

[boxingX-ray]

Thank you PB you guys are the best. I have being asking for this for a while.

[struanmac]

Will we ever see an in depth review of the Orbea Rallon? Bike looks sick during the Pinkbike Academy