I am trying to find a replacement rear wheel (bent rim) and full tire set for a 2017 pony rustler carbon Gx1. it has 27.5 x 3 inch Whisky no 5 wheels with Schwalbe, Nobby nic tires. full specs here [https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2017/salsa/pony-rustler/2017-salsa-pony-rustler-carbon-gx1/](https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2017/salsa/pony-rustler/2017-salsa-pony-rustler-carbon-gx1/)
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long story short, I’ve been riding on it for around 4 years with some pretty good mileage (my favorite bike). Haven’t swapped out the tires yet and just bottomed it out on some really rocky stuff which bent the rim and cut the tire beyond repair.
While i have another compatible 29 inch wheel set, I’d really prefer to find parts close to the original, as i am really accustomed to the ride dynamics. The bike just feels weird to me with 29s on it.
I have been researching over the last few hours only to find the parts are out of stock or not available. Hoping some of the folks on reddit can help point me in the right direction or give me some advice on where to look.
Thanks in advance!
by stinkoman_k