2019 Salsa

Rustler Carbon GX Eagle

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$5,199
Weight30.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150mm front
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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

Rustler Carbon GX Eagle

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'5" – 5'10"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
Velo
Salsa refreshes component spec on 2020 Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Feb 2020 · VeloNews.com

Fox suspension forks, carbon wheels, and an all new aluminum frame.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: Salsa Cycles’ 2019 Rustler slays up or down

Mar 2019

Salsa Cycles' 2019 Rustler 27.5" is a fun-loving, well-rounded trail bike with a top-performing Split Pivot linkage.

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BIKEPACKING.com
2019 Salsa Rustler

Mar 2019 · Logan Watts

The all new 2019 Salsa Rustler gets 27.5 x 2.6" tires, added clearance, a Flip Chip to tune the suspension, and a few other new features...

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MTBR
Salsa launches revamped Spearfish, Horsethief, and Rustler

Mar 2019

Salsa is pushing hard to make a name in the traditional mountain bike space, launching a trifecta of revamped trail chargers, the 29er Spearfish and Horsethief, and 27.5 Rustler. - Mtbr.com

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Rustler Carbon

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorRed / Yellow Fade

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 150mm, 37mm offset

Travel150mm

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT3

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded w/removable ISCG tabs

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat Deluxe (XS, SM) Rustler Deluxe (MD–XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

Salsa Reverb Stealth With 1x Remote, travel: XS/SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 10-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB Speedterra hub 110 x 15mm, WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5", tubeless ready, Rear: WTB Speedterra hub 148 x 12mm, WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5", tubeless ready

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF front and DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 tpi/EXO/tubeless ready

Disc Rotors

Post mount 180mm, (Ø200mm max)

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