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    MSRP
    $5,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Enduro
    6.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    150mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Rustler Carbon XT is a 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end 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)

    26 mph

    Rustler Carbon XT

    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

    ColorGreen / Raw Fade

    Fork

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

    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

    Stem

    Salsa Guide 35.0

    Handlebar

    Salsa Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum

    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

    Grips

    Salsa File Tread Lock On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 32t

    Shifters

    Shimano XT

    Cassette

    Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano XT

    Brakes

    Shimano XT four-piston, 180 mm rotors

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Shimano XT 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: Shimano XT 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB KOM Trail i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano XT four-piston, 180 mm rotors

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