2020 Blackborow GX Eagle

Archived

Blackborow is our “dream big” cargo fat bike, best paired with an unlimited imagination. With huge carrying capacity via abundant frame and fork braze-ons, and room for four full-sized panniers on the beautifully engineered rear rack, your “it sure would be awesome to…” list of expeditions is more feasible than ever.

This is an archived bike model. Explore the current range of Salsa bikes here.

Warning for Residents of California

⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

View full details

Product Details

Build Kit

Frame: Blackborow Mid-Wheelbase Fat Frame
Fork: Kingpin
Color: Green
Rear Shock: N/A
Front Der: N/A
Rear Der: SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette: SRAM Eagle 10-50t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle
Crankset: SRAM Stylo 6K DUB, 30t CNC
Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes & Rotors: Hayes MX Comp mechanical, 180mm V-Series rotor
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem: Salsa Guide Trail
Handlebar: Salsa Salt Flat
Grips: Salsa File Tread
Seatpost: Salsa Guide
Saddle: WTB Volt Sport
Front Wheel: SUNringlé Mulefüt SL 80 27.5" x 80mm w/ SUNringlé SRC 150mm hub
Rear Wheel: SUNringlé Mulefüt SL 80 27.5" x 80mm w/ SUNringlé SRC 197mm hub
Tires: 45NRTH Dillinger 4, 27.5 x 3.8", tubeless-ready, custom stud-able
Complete Bike Weight: 38lb 9oz - Medium

Frame Specs

Design Wheel/ Tire Size: 26 x 3.8–4.33" on up to 100mm rim
Alternate Wheel/ Tire Sizes: 27.5 x 3.0–3.8", 29 x 2.3–3.0"
Rigid Fork Length: 483–486mm
Suspension Fork Length (Travel): 501–511mm (100mm)
Fork Offset: 50–51mm
Headset-Upper: ZS44
Headset-Lower: ZS56
Seatpost: 31.6mm
Seat Collar: 35.0mm
Dropper Compatible: Yes, internal S/T and D/T
Front Derailleur Type: Compact 2x, top-pull only
Front Derailleur Mount: High direct-mount (55mm offset); FS1325
Bottom Bracket: 100mm BSA, threaded
Crankset: Fat bike
Rear Brake: 76mm chainline only, 1x and 2x compatible, 36t max ring
Rear Spacing: 51mm standard (140–180mm)
Rear Thru-Axle: 197 x 12mm thru-axle
Derailleur Hanger: 12 x 229L, TP = 1.5, TL = 20
Bottle Mounts: FS2339
Accessory Mounts: Three bottle mounts per frame (front and back of seat tube, bottom of down tube) and two accessory mounts per frame (bottom of down tube, top of top tube)
Kickstand Plate: Two per frame (bottom of down tube, top of top tube)
Rear Rack Mounts: Yes, (KI5005 recommended, direct mount w/short bolt only, no clamp)
Rear Fender Mounts: Yes, Blackborow rack included
: Yes, flat-mount style only, fender not included

Geometry

	SM	MD	LG
Top Tube Effective Metric	580	610	640
Seat Tube Length Metric	457	457	508
Head Tube Length Metric	110	120	130
Head Tube Angle	69	69	69
Seat Tube Angle	73	73	73
BB Drop Metric	60	60	60
Chainstay Length Metric	650	650	650
Fork Length Metric	483	483	483
Fork Offset Metric	51	51	51
Wheelbase Metric	1305.6	1336.4	1367.1
Stack Metric	599.1	608.4	617.7
Reach Metric	396.8	424	451.1
Standover Metric	704	737	763
Rider Height Metric	168–175cm	175–183cm	183–190cm
BB Center to Center Metric
Stem Length	70	70	70
Crank Length	170	175	175
Handlebar Width	750mm	800mm	800mm

A Salsa Kingpin fork which is equivalent to an average 100mm fat bike suspension fork at 25% sag
A 26 x 4.33" tire measuring 746mm in diameter
Standover (P) is measured from vertically from the ground to top of toptube, 50mm forward of the BB center

Supportive Documents

Support Document links

Additional Features

6066-T6 Aluminum Tubeset

Top-shelf, double and triple-butted, heat-treated 6066-T6 aluminum 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

Trail-Oriented Cargo Bike

Blackborow is a cargo bike rooted in the same established fat bike geometry as our Mukluk and Beargrease models. The front end is compatible with all our rigid fat bike forks and also fat-specific suspension forks. The ability to run multiple wheel and tire sizes allows you to customize the target experience and fine tune the ride height as needed. The mid-length chainstays and a custom rack that can handle four full-size panniers or countless custom systems are what set Blackborow apart. When Blackborow is sensibly loaded (see our packing guidelines here), the bike still feels well balanced, and is a pleasure to ride on winding trails compared to other long-tail cargo bikes. Blackborow is all about new possibilities, and owners will find themselves able to merge an array of other interests into their two-wheeled adventures

Framepack & Bag Options

Salsa EXP Series frame packs, top tube bags, and the Anything Cradle fit the Blackborow straight away. Our Anything Cage and Anything Cage HD can be used on the Kingpin fork. Most standard panniers fit the rear rack, and custom bags can also be made to fit the stowaway area behind the seat tube

Kingpin Fork

Featuring carbon construction with an aluminum steerer, the Kingpin Fork is lightweight and durable, and features an amazing array of accessory bosses to help you make the most of your Blackborow fat bike: Dual sets of Three-Pack bosses on each leg accept bottle cages or our Anything Cage accessories / Lowrider mounts work with our Down Under front rack for a traditional touring setup / Internal dynamo hub wire routing keeps the front end clean for those upgrading to dyno hubs / 150 x 15mm thru-axle design boosts stiffness and aids in solid tracking on the trail

Rear Rack Included

Designed to carry four (4) rear bicycle panniers, and particularly suited to carrying large volume, lightweight loads like winter-weight sleeping systems, winter clothing, fishing gear, and extra food. Most common panniers can be mounted. Rear rack capacity = 50kg (110 lb) This is the cumulative weight of all gear, water, food, and the bag/ pannier/containers it is housed in, that is attached to the rear rack

Multiple Bottle Cages & Accessory Mounts

Three bottle mounts per frame (front and back of seat tube, bottom of down tube) and two accessory mounts per frame (bottom of down tube, top of top tube)

Front Fork Wheel & Tire Options

The fork included with this frame works with the following wheel and tire combinations: 26 x 3.8–5.0" on up to a 100mm rim / 27.5 x 3.0–4.0" on an 80mm rim / 29 x 2.3–3.0" on a 50mm rim

Rear Wheel & Tire Options

Compatible with 26 x 3.8–4.33" tires on up to 100 mm rim, 27.5 x 3.25–4.0", or 29 x 2.3–3.0"

1x and 2x Drivetrain Compatible

This frame is compatible with both 1x and 2x drivetrain setups. A removable direct-mount front derailleur bracket allows for clean 1x build

197 x 12mm Symmetrical Rear Spacing

Results in a strong rear wheel and frame; maintains proper chainline with crankset

Dropper Post Compatible

Frame accommodates internal routing for a dropper post

FAQ

Will the Manitou Mastodon suspension fork fit on my (mid/NEW) Blackborow?

<table><tbody><tr><td height="21" width="599">Blackborow Mid Alu = Yes</td></tr></tbody></table>

What wheel and tire sizes can I run on this bike?

Compatible with 26 x 3.8–4.33" tires on up to 100mm rim, 27.5 x 3.25–4.0", or 29 x 2.3–3.0"

What is the weight limit on the rear rack?

Rear Rack Capacity = 50kg (110 lb) This is the cumulative weight of all gear, water, food, and the bag/ pannier/containers it is housed in, that is attached to the rear rack. See the Blackborow Rack Instructions for more information about packing and other weight considerations.

What bags can I use with this frame?

Blackborow is compatible with our EXP Series Fat HT framepacks, the EXP Series Toptube bag, Anything Cages and Bag, and the EXP Series Anything Cradle. The rear rack is compatible with our Touring Panniers and most other standard size rear panniers. You can also reference the Blackborow Frame Bag Guide to aid in creating custom bags for the rear rack and frame.

Can I use a suspension fork on this frame?

Yes, this frame was designed and tested for use with a suspension fork with an axle-to-crown length up to 511mm (typically 100mm of travel). Check the fork manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the model and travel combination you intend to use is equal to or less than this length. Using a longer length fork will void the frame warranty and could result in frame failure. Forks with 51mm offset are strongly recommended, but 45mm offset is also acceptable (increases mechanical trail by 6mm).

Do you offer touch-up paint?

No, we do not offer touch up paint. Hobby shops or automotive stores are excellent places to find paint. We suggest you test the paint on a scrap piece of metal before using it on your frame.

I crashed and dented (or cracked) my frame. Is it safe to ride?

Stop riding your frame immediately and take it to the nearest Salsa authorized dealer for inspection. A dented or cracked tube represents a structural weakening of the frame, and is a safety risk.

What is the warranty for this bike?

View <a href="http://salsacycles.com/support/warranty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warranty</a>

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.

Review Warranty Info

Item added to your cart

2020 Blackborow GX Eagle