What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The Split Pivot suspension on the Blackthorn pedals efficiently without locking out. I climbed steep stuff seated and the rear end stayed active without bobbing, then the same suspension handled the descent without feeling like a compromise."Most trail bikes tune the suspension around one pivot that handles both pedaling and braking forces at the same time, which means every setup is a tradeoff. The Split Pivot design puts those forces on separate points in the linkage so the suspension can do both jobs well without either suffering. The result is a bike that climbs without pedal bob and brakes without the rear end locking up mid-corner. Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead(R) Experts are always here to help.