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Frame condition
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Salsa
2023 Salsa Rustler Carbon SLX
Previous used estimate
$2,475 - $2,546
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Salsa Rustler Carbon SLX
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Rustler C SLX is a 27.5 full suspension mountain bike with a focus on maximizing trail fun. A carbon frame, 27.5" wheels, and geometry designed for a lively ride means this is a bike that comes ready to play. Rustler uses a Split Pivot suspension design for 130 mm of rear travel that is supple over small bumps, supportive on bigger hits, and delivers traction when braking, accelerating, and climbing technical terrain so you're less likely to spin out. Rustler also comes with space for a full-size water bottle and a top tube mount that accommodates all manner of ride accessories. Shimano's proven SLX drivetrain and four-piston brakes keep every ride smooth and reliable. KEY FEATURES: SPLIT PIVOT® REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Split Pivot provides a host of impressive suspension characteristics because the system isolates pedaling forces and braking forces from each other, allowing us to tune and optimize the bike for both independently. The concentric rear axle pivot, in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in: Excellent bump compliance / Incredible pedaling efficiency / Smooth and predictable braking throughout travel / Maximum traction. ON-BIKE STORAGE: Salsa innovated new bottle and accessory mount placements for added utility and ride range. Our gravel and road bikes have mounts on the top tube and underside of the down tube, plus up to five additional bottle mounts for extra hydration, ride accessories, and bikepacking gear. Our mountain bike line features top tube mounts, mounts on the underside of the down tube on hardtail models, and space for multiple bottles on hardtails and select suspension bikes. FRAME PROTECTION: We use various materials to protect our frames and forks from damage, whether it’s a rock strike on the trail or thick, abrasive mud on your favorite gravel route.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 150 mm, 37 mm offset
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Product Family
- Rustler
- Component Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Component Color
- Teal Fade
- Component Frame
- Rustler Carbon V1
- Component Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston
- Component Rotors
- Shimano RT64 (Center Lock, 180 mm)
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135
- Component Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7100, 32t
- Component Seatpost
- TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35
- Component Rear Tire
- Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR
- Component Wheel Set
- F: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 27.5" rim | R: Shimano SLX M7110 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 27.5" rim
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance
- Component Tape Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-on
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7100, 32t
- Chain
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adj
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
- Rear Tire
- Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR
- Stem
- Salsa Guide Trail 50 mm
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 150 mm, 37 mm offset
- Frame
- Rustler Carbon V1
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7100
- Tape/Grips
- Salsa File Tread Lock-on
- Color
- Teal Fade
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10–51t, 12-speed
- Rotors
- Shimano RT64 (Center Lock, 180 mm)
- Wheel Set
- F: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 27.5" rim | R: Shimano SLX M7110 12 x 148 mm hub, WTB ST Light i35 27.5" rim
- Front Tire
- Maxxis DHF 27.5 x 2.6" front, Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.6" rear, EXO, TR
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.