2019 Salsa
Pony Rustler NX1
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $2,799 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 34.0 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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6'0" – 6'3"
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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
| Frame | Pony Rustler Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 130mm Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| 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 |
| Grips | Salsa File Tread |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX1 11-speed Long Cage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm |
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