#SALSA RUSTLER HANDLEBAR FULL#

The low 315mm bottom bracket height felt good when cornering, and when you lean the Mukluk over to turn, it responds well to rider input.

That said, it does have a moderately long reach measurement, for a fat bike, of 446mm that helps to give the rider a comfortable, and not too upright, upper body position when descending. When pushing the envelope of speed, you can tell when you've hit the Mukluk's limit, and it starts to feel a little twitchy compared to longer and slacker models.

This shorter wheelbase helps to keep the Mukluk maneuverable, though it doesn't exactly beg to be ridden super fast. The 1155 mm wheelbase is on the conservative side, though similar to many of the other bikes in this review. The 69-degree head tube angle is right about the norm for fat bikes and helps give it quick and responsive handling, though it doesn't inspire loads of confidence to point it down steeper trails. The Mukluk's geometry also speaks to its mellower intentions. Instead, it was designed to ride smoother and often soft conditions like snow and sand. As such, it isn't meant to charge down steep and rough trails at speed. Like many other models in this review, the Mukluk is a fully rigid bike. Rocky Mountain Speedhole 95mm rims with Rocky Mountain front and SUNringle SRC rear hubs SUNringle Mulefut 80 rims with SUNringle SRC hubs SUNRingle Mulefut SL 80 rims with Bontrager hubs SUNringle Mulefut SL 80 rims with SUNringle SRC hubs Rigid Composite with low-rider rack mounts

#SALSA RUSTLER HANDLEBAR FULL#

Not only is it good looking but it's a capable and well-rounded fat bikeĪ lightweight fat bike that boasts a full carbon frame and a solid all-around performanceĪ well-rounded and capable fat bike at a reasonable price Heavy, not super versatile for riding trailsĪ solid fat bike for winter and adventurous conditions ridingĪ versatile fat bike that performs well in all situations and shreds downhill better than most

Moderately expensive, heavy, a bit clumsy in tight spacesīudget component spec, excessive handlebar backsweep Inexpensive for carbon, lightweight, livelyĪffordable, slacker head tube angle, quick release seat clamp Suspension fork, dropper post, well-rounded performanceĭropper post, nice build, great all-around performance Reasonably priced, 12-speed drivetrain, comfortable geometry

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