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MSRP | $2,799 | $4,099 | $5,099 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 34.0 lbs | 30.8 lbs | 29.8 lbs |
| Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL | RockShox Revelation RC | RockShox Pike RC |
Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 | RockShox Monarch RT3 | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | NX | SLX, Race Face | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
Rear Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
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Summary | The Salsa Pony Rustler NX1, Salsa Pony Rustler Carbon SLX 1x11, and Salsa Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle are all 27.5″ full suspension trail bikes. The Pony Rustler NX1 has an aluminum frame, while the Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle has better components and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Pony Rustler Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver | Pony Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver | Pony Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver |
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Fork | RockShox Recon RL 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Revelation RC 130 mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Pike RC 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 120mm | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 120mm | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 120mm |
Bottom Bracket | PressFit 41 x 92mm | PressFit 41 x 92mm | PressFit 41 x 92mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 5 Series | Cane Creek 40 | Cane Creek 40 |
Stem | Salsa Guide Trail | Salsa Guide Trail | Salsa Guide Trail |
Handlebar | Salsa Salt Flat (SM), Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL) | Salsa Salt Flat (SM), Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL) | Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL) |
Saddle | WTB Volt Sport | WTB Volt Sport | WTB Volt Race |
Seatpost | KS E10i | KS E30i | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Grips | Salsa File Tread | Salsa File Tread | Salsa File Tread Lock-On |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX1 11-speed Long Cage | Shimano SLX GS Shadow Plus | SRAM GX Eagle |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Crank | SRAM NX, direct mount, 30t Boost | Race Face Aeffect, 30t | Truvativ Descendant 6K, Boost-148, 32t direct mount |
Shifters | SRAM NX 11-speed | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette | SunRace CSM57, 11-42t | SunRace CSM58, 11-46t | SRAM XG 1275 Eagle, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM 1110 11-speed | KMC X11 | SRAM GX Eagle |
Chain Guide | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm | Shimano Deore, RT66 180mm | SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level | Shimano Deore | SRAM Guide R |
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 | Front: SUNringlé Duroc Comp 45mm 27.5", 110 x 15mm, Rear: SUNringlé Duroc Comp 45mm 27.5", 148 x 12mm | Front: DT Swiss M 1900 40mm, 110 x 15mm thru-axle, Rear: DT Swiss M 1900 40mm, 148 x 12mm thru-axle |
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Spokes | 2.0 with brass nipples | DT Swiss | |
Front Hub | Formula 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle | SUNringlé Duroc Comp, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle | DT Swiss M 1900, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Formula 32 hole, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle | SUNringlé Duroc Comp, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle | DT Swiss M 1900, 110x15mm front thru-axle, 148x12mm rear thru-axle |
Tires | Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR | Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR | Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Level, G2CS, 180mm | Shimano Deore, RT66 180mm | SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm |