Compare: 2020 Salsa Rustler SX Eagle vs Rustler SLX vs Rustler Carbon SLX vs Rustler Carbon XT vs Rustler Carbon XTR

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Rustler SX Eagle2020 Salsa	Rustler SLX2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon SLX2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon XT2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon XTR2020 Salsa

MSRP	$2,799	$3,399	$4,799	$5,699	$7,499
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro
	4.8	4.9	6.1	6.8	8.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox 35 Gold RL	RockShox Pike Select	Fox Performance Elite Float 36	Fox Performance Elite Float 36
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+	RockShox Deluxe Select+	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	SLX, Race Face	SLX	XT	XTR, Race Face
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	130mm	130mm	-	-	-
Brand Site	salsacycles.com	salsacycles.com	salsacycles.com	salsacycles.com	salsacycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Rustler SX Eagle

Rustler SLX

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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 SX Eagle

26 mph

Rustler SLX

26 mph

Rustler Carbon SLX

26 mph

Rustler Carbon XT

26 mph

Rustler Carbon XTR

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Rustler SX Eagle2020 Salsa	Rustler SLX2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon SLX2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon XT2020 Salsa	Rustler Carbon XTR2020 Salsa

Frame	Rustler Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue	Rustler Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue	Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue	Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue	Rustler Carbon BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Blue
Fork	RockShox Recon RL 150 mm, 37 mm offset  Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox 35 Gold RL 150 mm, 37 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Select 150 mm, 37 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 36 Performance Elite Grip2 150 mm, 37 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 36 Performance Elite Grip2 150 mm, 37 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select + Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)	73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)	73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)	73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)	73mm BSA w/ ISCG-05 Mounts (Carbon frames feature removable ISCG-05 bracket)
Headset	FSA Orbit IS-2	FSA Orbit IS-2	Cane Creek 40	Cane Creek 40	Cane Creek 40
Stem	Salsa Guide 35.0	Salsa Guide 35.0	Salsa Guide 35.0	Salsa Guide 35.0	Salsa Guide 35.0
Handlebar	Salsa Guide 35.0 Aluminum	Salsa Guide 35.0 Aluminum	Salsa Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum	Salsa Guide Deluxe 35.0 Aluminum	Salsa 35.0 Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Sport	WTB Volt Sport	WTB Volt Comp	WTB Volt Comp	WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost	TranzX YSI05JL, 30 mm Travel Height Adjustable , Travel: XS/SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm	TranzX YSI05JL2, 30 mm Travel Height Adjustable , Travel: XS/SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm	TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: XS/SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm	TranzX YSI05 w/ Shimano Lever, 30 mm Travel Adjustable, Travel: XS/SM = 125 mm, MD = 150 mm, LG = 170 mm, XL = 200 mm	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	Salsa File Tread Lock On	Salsa File Tread Lock On	Salsa File Tread Lock On	Salsa File Tread Lock On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	Shimano XT	Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crank	Truvativ Descendant 7k, 32t	Race Face Ride, 32t	Shimano SLX, 32t	Shimano XT, 32t	Race Face Next R, 32t (XS–MD = 170 mm, LG–XL = 175 mm)
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	Shimano XT	Shimano XTR
Cassette	SRAM PG1210, 11–50t, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, 10–51t, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, 10–51t, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano SLX	Shimano SLX	Shimano XT	Shimano XT
Brakes	Shimano MT401, 180 mm rotors	Shimano MT520 four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano SLX four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano XT four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano XTR Trail four-piston, 180 mm rotors

Wheels

Rims	Rear: WTB Serra 148 x 12 mm hub, WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready	Front: Shimano SLX 110 x 15 mm hub, WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: Shimano SLX 148 x 12 mm hub, WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready	Front: Shimano SLX 110 x 15 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready, Rear: Shimano SLX 148 x 12 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" rim, Tubeless-Ready	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	Front: Reynolds C-Series 367 Carbon Wheelset 15 x 110 mm, 32h, CenterLock, Rear: Reynolds C-Series 367 Carbon Wheelset 12 x 148 mm, 32h, CenterLock
Tires	Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready	Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready	Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready	Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready	Maxxis Minion DHF front, Maxxis Minion DHR II rear, 27.5 x 2.6", 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless-Ready
Disc Rotors	Shimano MT401, 180 mm rotors	Shimano MT520 four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano SLX four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano XT four-piston, 180 mm rotors	Shimano XTR Trail four-piston, 180 mm rotors

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