Pony Rustler NX1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,799Weight | 34.0 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | NX |
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 Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver |
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Fork | RockShox Recon RL 130mm Travel: 130mm |
Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 120mm |
Bottom Bracket | PressFit 41 x 92mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 5 Series |
Stem | Salsa Guide Trail |
Handlebar | Salsa Salt Flat (SM), Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL) |
Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
Seatpost | KS E10i Type: Dropper |
Pedals | N/A |
Grips | Salsa File Tread |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX1 11-speed Long Cage |
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Front Derailleur | N/A |
Crank | SRAM NX, direct mount, 30t Boost |
Shifters | SRAM NX 11-speed |
Cassette | SunRace CSM57, 11-42t |
Chain | SRAM 1110 11-speed |
Chain Guide | N/A |
Brakes | SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level |
Rims | Front: Formula 32h, 110 x 15mm, WTB Scraper i40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula 32h, 148 x 12mm, WTB Scraper i40, 2.0 spokes, brass nipples |
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Spokes | 2.0 with brass nipples |
Front Hub | Formula 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Formula 32 hole, 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 Level, G2CS, 180mm |
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