WRECKING CREW TESTED: SALSA CYCLES BLACKTHORN MOUNTAIN BIKE
The Blackthorn is designed to be a trail bike that has no fear of approaching sketchy sections on the mountain while still being remarkably pedal-worthy for an all-day ride.
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The Blackthorn is designed to be a trail bike that has no fear of approaching sketchy sections on the mountain while still being remarkably pedal-worthy for an all-day ride.
Looking bike at John Tomac, the Klein Mantra, the Gary Fisher Joshua frame, Cadel Evans and more
The do-it-all mountain bike sees color updates and frame changes.
What happened in 1998
Looking back on a test we did a few years ago
The Process X is designed for enduro racers and aggressive trail riders looking for a point-and-shoot bike for race day or blasting down the bike-park trails.
Most notably, the event will not have spectators, and access to race villages, water points, and other official areas will be strictly controlled. All participants and event staff must present a negative Covid-19 test before the start of the race and submit to a further antigen test during the event as an added screening measure. Whilst not a prerequisite to participate in the Absa Cape Epic, we do encourage all participants to be vaccinated. Further Covid-19 mitigation plans are in place and will be enforced.
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No shock, no problem
The Blackthorn is designed to be an all-mountain trail bike that has no fear of approaching dangerous sections on the mountain while still being remarkably pedal-worthy for an all-day ride.
Fully adjustable for enduro tracks and bike parks
How much difference can 20mm of travel make?
Test riders queued up early to ride the Marin, not only for the newness of the bike itself but also because it was the first test bike that was equipped with the new Shimano EP8 motor.
With a shared admiration for bikes that combine function and a simple aesthetic, the two set out to produce a bike that “integrates the function of speed with the simplicity of oneness
We’ve ridden and tested a lot of Bulls’ bikes, and most of them have been powered by Bosch, Brose or Shimano motors. This is the first one we’ve ridden that’s been spec’d with the increasingly popular Fazua motor
Is linkage better?
The return of a freeride legend
Our test riders had their hands full this month, putting the all-new Balance up against the toughest trails we could find.
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After long days in the saddle conquering countless mountains and demanding singletrack lines, our wrecking crew feels that the Occam sits as one of the most ideal trail bikes we’ve…
The best mix for racing
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The Yuba Spicy proved so popular that the bike sold out their first batch immediately
Year-round traction
One Killer Enduro Machine
The latest hardcore mountain bike brand to jump on the e-bike wagon
Riders looking for a bike that will handle their local climbs and take full advantage of descents will find the new…
Transitioning out the gate and going down the trail was a blast!
In every way, shape, and form, the Salsa Cassidy wants to crush it on the downhills.