2016 Blackborow Sus GX1
2016 Blackborow Sus GX1
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Product Details
Build Kit
- Frame: Blackborow Aluminum
- Color: Green
- Fork: RockShox Bluto RL
- Rear Shock: n/a
- Front Der: n/a
- Rear Der: SRAM GX
- Cassette: SRAM GX, 10-42t
- Chain: KMC X11
- Crankset: Raceface Turbine, 1x11, 30t
- Headset: Cane Creek 10 ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40
- Stem: Salsa Guide
- Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat 2, 750mm
- Grips: Salsa Backcountry Lock-On
- Shifters: SRAM GX
- Front Brake: SRAM DB5
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB5
- Rotors: SRAM Centerline, 160mm front/rear
- Seatpost: Truvativ Stylo T20, 0mm offset
- Saddle: WTB Pure V Comp
- Front Hub: Salsa Fat, 15 x 150mm
- Rear Hub: Salsa Fat Conversion, 12 x 197mm XD
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition, butted, black
- Rims: Surly Clown Shoe, 100mm, 32-hole
- Tires: Schwalbe Jumbo Jim, tubeless
- Complete Bike Weight: TBD
Frame Specs
- Design Wheel/Tire Size: 26 x 4.8" on up to 100mm rim
- Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes: 26 x 3.8–4.8" (w/ up to 100mm rim); 29 x 2.–3.0" (including 29+); 27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (27.5+)
- Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
- Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 506–511mm (100mm)
- Fork Offset: 50–51mm
- Headset-Upper: ZS44
- Headset-Lower: ZS56
- Seatpost: 31.6mm
- Seat Collar: 35.0mm
- Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x, top-pull only
- Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (55mm offset) via Ø34.9 clamp Problem Solvers Bracket (FS1325)
- Bottom Bracket: PressFit 41 x 132mm asymmetrical
- Crankset: 2x: 36/26t max, 76mm chainline fat bike only 1x: 30t max, 76mm chainline fat bike only
- Rear Brake: 51mm standard (160–180mm)
- Rear Spacing: 197 x 12mm thru-axle
- Rear Thru-Axle: 12 x 229L, TP=1.5, TL=20
- Derailleur Hanger: Thru-axle, geared = FS1374; thru-axle, singlespeed = FS1376
- Bottle Mounts: 2 per frameset on XS/SM, 3 on MD–XL
Geometry
| X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Effective Metric | 565 | 580 | 605 | 625 | 640 |
| Seat Tube Length Metric | 406 | 406 | 457 | 508 | 559 |
| Head Tube Length Metric | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| BB Drop Metric | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Chainstay Length Metric | 440 - 457 | 440 - 457 | 440 - 457 | 440 - 457 | 440 - 457 |
| Fork Length Metric | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 |
| Fork Offset Metric | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Wheelbase Metric | 1071.8 - 1088.8 | 1086.8 - 1103.8 | 1112.4 - 1129.4 | 1133.0 - 1150.0 | 1148.7 - 1165.7 |
| Stack Metric | 595 | 595 | 604.4 | 613.8 | 623.1 |
| Reach Metric | 383.1 | 398.1 | 420.2 | 437.4 | 449.5 |
| Standover Metric | 691.4 | 682 | 724.2 | 764.2 | 780.6 |
| Rider Height Metric | 157cm - 168cm | 165cm - 175cm | 173cm - 183cm | 180cm - 191cm | 188cm - UP |
| BB Center to Center Metric | |||||
| Stem Length | 60 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Seatpost Offset Metric | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- A Salsa Bearpaw 150 Carbon fork which is equivalent to RockShox Bluto 100mm at 25% sag
- A 26 x 4.8" tire measuring 760mm in diameter
- Standover (P) measured vertically from the top of the toptube/brace intersection
Supportive Documents
Support Document links
Additional Features
Aluminum 6066-T6 Tubeset
Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated AL-6066-T6 tubing is used throughout the frame. This 6000-series aluminum has better strength and fatigue characteristics than 6061 and 7000-series aluminums, allowing for a stronger and lighter overall frame. Additionally, the tubing is strategically shaped and formed for additional stiffness and strength optimization in key stress areas
RockShox Bluto Suspension Fork Included
100mm travel. Tapered steerer tube. 150 x 15mm thru-axle hub spacing, 74mm post-mount fork
Salsa Fat Bike Geometry
The geometry used across our entire fat bike line has remained basically unchanged since developing the Beargrease Carbon back in 2012. We’ve adapted it to all of our fat bike models because it works extremely well in all conditions and use cases whether it be riding groomed singletrack at your local trail, exploring a deserted beach, or embarking across the wild frozen expanses of Alaska in the ITI race. At its core, we use the shortest chainstay possible in conjunction with a headtube angle and fork offset that place the rider’s center of gravity further over the rear wheel. This location and combination of front and rear center is key to getting a fat bike that is stable, steers well in loose conditions, and still also feels nimble and agile despite the massive wheels and tires. A low bottom bracket height is also key, to keep the rider’s center of gravity low, and to make dabbing and dismounting easier
Full-Length Housing Cable Routing
Full-length housing improves shifting performance in poor conditions and increases use time between maintenance intervals
Multiple Bottle Cages
All frame sizes accept 3 bottle cages
197 x 12mm Thru-Axle Symmetrical Rear Spacing
Results in a strong rear wheel and frame; maintains proper chainline with crankset
PressFit 41 x 132 Bottom Bracket
Compatible with all 1x and 2x fat bike cranks with a 24mm spindle and a
Alternator Dropout Versatility
76mm chainline that match up to 190/197 rear spacing
Tapered Headtube
The Alternator dropout delivers incredible drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared. Set the Alternator dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling, or set back for more stability. See our Alternator Page for more info
Wheel & Tire Options
The modern standard for mountain bikes increases front-end frame and fork stiffness without adding significant weight
Blackborow is designed for use with 26 x 4.8" fat bike wheels on rims up to 100mm wide. The frame and fork are also compatible with the following wheel and tire combinations:
26 x 3.8–4.8" on up to a 100mm rim
29 x 2.25–3" (including 29+)
27.5 x 3.0–3.25" (27.5+)
Warranty Information
All Salsa products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below.



