2018 Salsa

Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$5,099
Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

6'0" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
BIKEPACKING.com
Salsa Pony Rustler Review, Dumb Down

Jul 2016 · Logan Watts

Are trails being over-tamed by full-suspension plus tire bikes such as the Salsa Pony Rustler? Here's our opinion and the full review of the Pony Rustler.

Highs
  • Solid and stable 27.5+ platform that excels on difficult terrain.

  • Completely dialed Split Pivot suspension design and stiff chassis.

  • Build kit/value: The high end carbon frame and excellent build kit make the Salsa Pony Rustler GX1 a pretty good value at $4,500.

  • Gearing is great for light bikepacking, although some might complain that it runs out a bit early for trail riding.

  • The paint and graphics scheme are really nice.

Lows
  • No downtube bottle bosses; in my opinion, any ‘adventure’ bike should be equipped these… but many don’t.

  • For ‘bigger’ all-mountain riding the 120/130mm travel might feel a little limiting to some.

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Singletrack World
Bike Test: Salsa Pony Rustler

Mar 2016 · Rob Mitchell

Rewind to our Issue 103 Bike Test and the Salsa Pony Rustler

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MTBR
First Look: Salsa Cycles Pony Rustler 27.5+ trail bike

Jul 2015

The 120mm Pony Rustler is here to play in the growing trail bike market, optimized for 3-inch tires. It comes in either aluminum or carbon and can be matched with a 120mm or 130mm fork. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Pony Rustler Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorRockshox Pike Rc 130mm

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 130mm

Travel130mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

PressFit 41 x 92mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Race

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Truvativ Descendant 6K, Boost-148, 32t direct mount

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 Eagle, 10-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss M 1900 40mm, 110 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: DT Swiss M 1900 40mm, 148 x 12mm thru-axle

Spokes

DT Swiss

Front Hub

DT Swiss M 1900, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Rear Hub

DT Swiss M 1900, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle

Tires

Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm

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