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2023 Salsa

Rustler SLX

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,299$3,699
Weight34.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150mm front
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Rustler SLX

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 Alloy V1

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorOrange

Fork

RockShox Yari RC, 150 mm, 37 mm offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance

Bottom Bracket

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

Headset

FSA Orbit IS-2 ACB, IS41/IS52

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm

Handlebar

Race Face Chester 35

Saddle

WTB Volt 250 Steel, 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 SLX M7100 SGS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore M6100, 32t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Shimano MT400-B 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST i35 27.5" rim, Rear: Shimano SLX M7110 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB ST i35 27.5" rim

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