Salsa Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,099$
Weight | 13.52 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
183cm - 191cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Pony Rustler Carbon
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RC 130mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT3
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 Eagle, 10-50t
Crank
Truvativ Descendant 6K, Boost-148, 32t direct mount
Bottom Bracket
PressFit 41 x 92mm
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss M 1900 40mm, 110 x 15mm thru-axle
Tires
Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi/EXO/TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm
Disk Rotors
SRAM Guide R, Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Salsa Guide Trail
Handlebar
Salsa Salt Flat (SM) Salsa Rustler (MD, LG, XL)
Grips
Salsa File Tread Lock-On
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm |
| Front Center | 695 mm | 716 mm | 736 mm | 757 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Stack | 612.9 mm | 621.5 mm | 621.5 mm | 630.8 mm |
| Reach | 417.7 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm | 472.2 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm | 657 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 407 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 534 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.1 ° | 68.1 ° | 68.1 ° | 68.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1137 mm | 1158 mm | 1178 mm | 1199 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Standover Height | 749 mm | 763 mm | 785 mm | 803 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 183 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 191 cm | cm |
About this model
Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle is a Salsa Pony model. Salsa launched 6 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Salsa Pony bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Salsa Pony Rustler NX1 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2799$. Salsa Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle 2019 on the other hand costs 5099$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5099$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 84.61% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 13.52 kg (29.81 lbs), Salsa bike is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 4.16% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Pike RC fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Salsa Pony Rustler Carbon GX Eagle includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.