Salsa is ready for the dirt this season with a new range of bikes. While there are some similar names in the mix, the lineup has been completely refreshed from the XC-oriented Spearfish to the hard-charging Notch eMTB. Salsa will be showing off the new lineup at the Sea Otter Classic this week, but you can get a sneak peek below, with descriptions straight from Salsa.
Salsa Spearfish
Spearfish is Salsa’s 29” 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. This rig is in its element on long, rugged courses with endurance XC geometry for sharp handling and speed, whether climbing or descending. The Spearfish is adaptable to multiple trail types and rider preferences.
- Spearfish C Deluxe XO AXS Transmission: $10,999
- Spearfish C Deluxe GX AXS Transmission: $6,499
- Spearfish C Eagle 90 Transmission: $4,999
- Spearfish C Deore 12: $3,999
- Spearfish C Deluxe Frame: $3,499
Salsa Blackthorn 125
Salsa’s latest trail bike, the Blackthorn 125 is a well-balanced machine for riders who want the speed and agility to handle anything the trail may bring; it’s fluid in the tight sections and precise when navigating techy descents. It is designed to bring everything riders need for the long ride without weighing them down.
- Blackthorn 125 C GX AXS Transmission: $5,999
- Blackthorn 125 C Deore 12: $3,499
Salsa Blackthorn 145
Salsa’s latest all-mountain bike, the Blackthorn 145 is 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.
- Blackthorn 145 C XO AXS Transmission: $7,999
- Blackthorn 145 C GX AXS Transmission: $5,999
- Blackthorn 145 C Deore 12: $3,499
- Blackthorn 145 C Frame: $2,999
Salsa Notch eMTB
Notch is Salsa’s electric enduro bike. It’s a balanced platform that’s inspired by extra laps, big backcountry miles, and the thrill of exploring new trail systems. With geometry poised for stability at speed, a Bosch Performance Line CX Class 85nm 1mid-drive motor is powerful and compact, efficient Split Pivot suspension and on-bike storage features, it’s versatile enough to roam far on rowdy terrain or battle between the tape in an eMTB enduro event. Take on vast singletrack adventures with Notch.
- Notch C GX AXS Transmission: $7,499
- Notch C Deore 12: $5,499
