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    MSRP
    $4,199
    $5,199
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    31.0 lbs30.8 lbs
    6.3
    6.4
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Revelation RCRockShox Pike RC
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe RT3RockShox Deluxe RT3
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX EagleGX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm150mm
    Rear Travel
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    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Rustler Carbon NX Eagle and Salsa Rustler Carbon GX Eagle are both 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The Rustler Carbon GX Eagle has better components.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    Rustler Carbon NX Eagle

    26 mph

    Rustler Carbon GX Eagle

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Rustler Carbon

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorBlack / Blue Fade

    Rustler Carbon

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorBlack / Blue Fade

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC 150mm, 37mm offset

    Travel150mm

    RockShox Pike RC 150mm, 37mm offset

    Travel150mm

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe RT3

    RockShox Deluxe RT3

    Bottom Bracket

    73mm BSA, threaded w/removable ISCG tabs

    73mm BSA, threaded w/removable ISCG tabs

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40

    Cane Creek 40

    Stem

    Salsa Guide Trail

    Salsa Guide Trail

    Handlebar

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

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

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    TranzX JD-YSP12JL, travel: XS/SM = 100mm, MD = 125mm, LG/XL = 150mm

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

    Grips

    Salsa File Tread Lock On

    Salsa File Tread Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM NX Eagle DUB 32t

    SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50t

    SRAM XG 1275 Eagle 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide T, 180mm rotors

    SRAM Guide R, 180mm rotors

    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

    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

    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)

    Post mount 180mm, (Ø200mm max)

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