In this years fleet of test bikes the Salsa Blackthorn is definitely on the larger side of the spectrum. With 140mm of real wheel travel and 160mm up front, how does this trail bike trail bike stack up against its competitors?

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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Bike Overview
04:45 - Set Up
05:21 - Climbing
07:33 - Descending
09:47 - Timed Laps
10:45 - Components
12:45 - Pros
12:55  Cons
13:48 - Verdict

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