NEW! Moraine Carbon: a carbon version of Salsa’s all-mountain eMTB, bringing their XO build down to 44lbs 3 oz.
Moraine C is a well-rounded eMTB that feels just right on many trails, from backcountry to black diamond. Its poppy and playful ride comes from the efficient Split Pivot suspension, progressive geometry, and a FAZUA Ride 60 drive unit with smooth, natural-feeling assist. Moraine makes riding to the trailhead, sessioning lines, and taking second laps feel like second nature.
- Moraine C XO AXS: $10,999 USD, $15,999 CAD
- Moraine C Eagle 90: $7,999 USD, $8,999 CAD
Moraine C Eagle 90 Transmission
Looking for a lightweight full-suspension eMTB? The Moraine C Eagle 90 Transmission combines a carbon fiber frame with FAZUA’s light-torque Ride 60 drive unit. This gives you a nimble, playful ride backed by up to 60Nm of torque and a 480Wh internal battery.
Our Split Pivot suspension design delivers efficient pedaling and reliable braking traction for the wide variety of terrain you’ll cover on Moraine. 145mm rear and 160mm front travel give you the confidence and control for the sendiest sections of trail.
Cargo mounts provide streamlined space for a bottle, multi-tool, pump, and spare tube for big days out. And SRAM’s Eagle 90 Transmission components make for a durable, precision-shifting mechanical drivetrain you can trust for adventures all over the mountain.
Moraine C X0 Transmission
The Moraine C X0 Transmission is our carbon eMTB designed to extend your range on all-mountain terrain. FAZUA’s Ride 60 drive system delivers 60Nm assist and a 480Wh battery in a lightweight, discreet package — perfect for taking the edge off steep climbs or fast-forwarding through the flats to get to the good stuff.
Moraine features 145mm rear and 160mm front suspension travel, with our Split Pivot suspension design tuned for excellent pedaling efficiency and predictable braking traction. Combined with our playful all-mountain geometry, it’s a setup that keeps you composed in the technical segments without ever feeling like a slog.
Moraine’s e-assist opens up longer rides, so we’ve made it cargo-friendly, with a dedicated spot in the frame for your bottle, multi-tool, pump, and spare tube — no need for a hip pack. And with SRAM’s X0 Transmission groupset, you get quick, precision shifting and a wide gear range so you’re always in the right cadence for whatever the trail has in store.
NEW! Blackthorn AL: A budget-friendly version of Salsa’s new Blackthorn C launched in 2025.
Blackthorn is about balance. Whether you choose 125mm or 145mm travel, Blackthorn blends downhill confidence with climbing comfort; trail performance with cargo capacity. And with our Split Pivot + design approach, you can swap between the travel classes. One bike, many adventures.
Pricing:
- Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70: $3,499 USD, $4,199 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70: $3,799 USD, $4,599 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 Frame: $1,999 USD, $2,839 CAD
Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70 Transmission
Blackthorn 125 Eagle 70 Transmission is all about balanced performance. Its aluminum frame features our trail geometry: a slack 64.7-degree head angle for downhill stability and a steep 78.3-degree seat tube for comfortable seated climbing. The 125mm rear suspension travel is provided by our Split Pivot system, which optimizes both pedaling and braking performance for excellent pedaling efficiency and braking traction. A 140mm-travel RockShox Pike fork up front helps tame technical trails for a smooth, controlled ride.
Blackthorn’s cargo mounts let you load up for longer rides: fit two bottles, a repair kit, snacks, and other essentials without worrying where it’ll all go at the last minute (and leave the sweaty hip pack at home). The SRAM Eagle 70 drivetrain is durable enough for all your adventures and makes it easy to find the right gearing for the trail’s ups and downs. Is this one of the best aluminum trail bikes for riders who want a little of everything in an MTB? Throw a leg over Blackthorn 125 and see why we think so.
Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission
The best all-mountain bikes perform on a wide variety of terrain and give you everything you need to thrive on rides where you’re out all day and don’t always know what to expect. Blackthorn 145 Eagle 70 Transmission was built for this. Its aluminum frame features a slack 63.9-degree head angle and short chainstays for stability and maneuverability when descending and navigating tech, with a steep 77.4-degree seat tube for comfortable seated pedaling when you’re climbing up to the next pass.
Split Pivot suspension design allows us to independently optimize Blackthorn’s pedaling and braking performance for better small-bump compliance, braking traction, and pedaling efficiency. A RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock delivers 145mm of rear travel, and a RockShox Lyrik fork gives you 160mm of travel to play with.
Blackthorn’s cargo mounts make it easy to load up all the water, snacks, and kit you need for long days out. SRAM’s Eagle 70 Transmission drivetrain and Maven four-piston brakes give you precise control over your pace up and down the mountain.
Blackthorn Carbon
- Blackthorn 145 C Eagle 90: $4,999 USD, $6,599 CAD
- Blackthorn 125 C GX: $7,499 USD, $10,649 CAD
- Blackthorn 125 C Eagle 90: $4,799 USD, $6,819 CAD
- Blackthorn 145 C Frame: $3,699 USD, $5,699 CAD
Updated color and spec, Spearfish C
Pricing:
- Spearfish DLX XO AXS: $8,999 USD, $12,779 CAD
- Spearfish C Deore DI2: $5,999 USD, $8,519 CAD
- Spearfish C Eagle 90: $4,999 USD, $5,999 CAD
- Spearfish DLX Frame: $3,499 USD, $4,969 CAD