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2023 Salsa

Rustler C XT

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,699$6,899
Weight30.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150mm front
ForkRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Rustler C XT

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'6" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'3"

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Rustler Carbon V1

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorPurple Fade

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2, 150 mm, 37 mm offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance Elite

Bottom Bracket

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

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, IS41/IS52

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm

Handlebar

Race Face Turbine R 35

Saddle

WTB Volt 250 Steel SL, 250 x 135 mm

Seatpost

TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust (XS/SM 125 x409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm), Ø30.9mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8100 SGS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano XT M8100, 32t

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano SLX M7100

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120 four-piston

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Reynolds Carbon C 367, 15 x 110 mm, 27.5", Rear: Reynolds Carbon C 367, 12 x 148 mm, 27.5"

Tires

Front: Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR

Disc Rotors

Post mount 180mm, (Ø200mm max)

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Last updated May 30