2018 Salsa
Pony Rustler Carbon SLX 1x11
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $4,099 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30.8 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
6'0" – 6'3"
6'2" +
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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.
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.
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.
Mar 2016 · Rob Mitchell
Rewind to our Issue 103 Bike Test and the Salsa Pony Rustler
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
| Frame | Pony Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC 130 mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Sport |
| Seatpost | KS E30i Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX GS Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM58, 11-46t |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore, RT66 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rims | Front: SUNringlé Duroc Comp 45mm 27.5", 110 x 15mm, Rear: SUNringlé Duroc Comp 45mm 27.5", 148 x 12mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | SUNringlé Duroc Comp, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | SUNringlé Duroc Comp, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle |
| Tires | Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore, RT66 180mm |
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