2020 Salsa

Rustler Carbon XTR

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$7,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150mm front
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
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 XTR

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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Rustler Carbon

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorOrange / Purple Fade

Fork

Fox Float 36 Performance Elite Grip2 150 mm, 37 mm offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)

Headset

Cane Creek 40

Stem

Salsa Guide 35.0

Handlebar

Salsa 35.0 Carbon

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: XS/SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Salsa File Tread Lock On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Next R, 32t (XS–MD = 170 mm, LG–XL = 175 mm)

Shifters

Shimano XTR

Cassette

Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano XT

Brakes

Shimano XTR Trail four-piston, 180 mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Reynolds C-Series 367 Carbon Wheelset 15 x 110 mm, 32h, CenterLock, Rear: Reynolds C-Series 367 Carbon Wheelset 12 x 148 mm, 32h, CenterLock

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready

Disc Rotors

Shimano XTR Trail four-piston, 180 mm rotors

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