{"id":50804,"date":"2023-06-14T18:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=734288"},"modified":"2023-06-14T18:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T16:35:36","slug":"new-rocky-mountain-slayer-has-integrated-storage-and-dual-crown-compatibility","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-rocky-mountain-slayer-has-integrated-storage-and-dual-crown-compatibility\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rocky Mountain Slayer has integrated storage and dual-crown compatibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Slayer can be set up as a mullet and is slacker than before <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Rocky Mountain has revealed its new Slayer with 180mm of rear travel and an updated adjustable geometry.<\/p>\n

The new bike will be available with a carbon fibre or aluminium frame, and is compatible with a dual-crown fork and a mullet setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The carbon fibre framed range starts at \u20ac6,900 for the Slayer C50, with the aluminium range topped by the Slayer A50 at \u20ac5,400.<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain says the bikes are available to order now, with a carbon frameset also available for \u20ac4,700.<\/p>\n

Down tube storage<\/h2>\n
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Similar to other down tube storage, the Slayer Carbon uses an inner sleeve to silence any rattles.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Rocky Mountain says the Slayer is designed with bike parks and freerides in mind, with the bike featuring 180mm of front and rear travel.<\/p>\n

There is also a Slayer A30 Park edition, which features a dual-crown fork with 200mm of travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The new Slayer Carbon bike features a full carbon fibre construction for the first time, which is made from Rocky Mountain\u2019s Smoothwall layup. It says this offers the highest levels of stiffness-to-weight and durability, while not compromising on ride feel.<\/p>\n

The Slayer Carbon features the brand\u2019s PenaltyBox integrated storage system that enables you to carry tubes and tools within the down tube.<\/p>\n

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A down tube protector not only silences rock hits, but protects the frame too.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Both models feature down tube protection that extends under the bottom bracket to keep rocks from damaging the frame, while a full-length chainstay protector is used to dampen chain noise.<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain says it has thought about how practical the bike will be to live with, giving it shielded bearings to prevent contamination from the trail or from washing.<\/p>\n

Fully enclosed internal cable routing also features, with access ports on the head tube.<\/p>\n

RIDE-4 adjustable geometry<\/h2>\n
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The Slayer can use dual-crown forks.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Slayer is available in four sizes, ranging from small to extra-large.<\/p>\n

Small and medium-sized bikes will ship with a mullet setup, while the larger bikes will run on 29in wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A flip chip in the dropout can change the bike\u2019s chainstay length.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

An axle flip chip is used to adjust chainstay length, and also enables the smaller bikes to run a 29in wheel size.<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain\u2019s RIDE-4 adjustable geometry flip chip is used, which enables the bike to be set up in four configurations.<\/p>\n

Adjustable geometry and flip chips have become common on enduro bikes<\/a>, with examples found on new Giant Reign<\/a> models and Canyon developing the Shapeshifter system for its Strive<\/a> race bike.<\/p>\n

Highlights from the geometry chart include a 62.5-degree head angle, which is 0.7 degrees slacker than the previous model, and an increased possible reach measurement of 484mm, up from 470mm for a size-large frame.<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain Slayer spec and pricing<\/h2>\n

Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90<\/h3>\n
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The Slayer features a Fox Transfer dropper post.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
  • Fork:<\/strong> Fox Factory 38 GRIP2, 180mm<\/li>\n
  • Shock:<\/strong> Fox DHX2 Factory<\/li>\n
  • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano XTR<\/li>\n
  • Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano XTR Trail<\/li>\n
  • Wheels:<\/strong> DT Swiss 350 hubs, Race Face ARC Carbon rims<\/li>\n
  • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai 2.5in (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4in (r)<\/li>\n
  • Price:<\/strong> \u20ac11,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 70<\/h3>\n
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    The Slayer C70 uses a Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
    • Fork:<\/strong> Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP2, 180mm<\/li>\n
    • Shock:<\/strong> Fox DHX2 Performance Elite<\/li>\n
    • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano XT<\/li>\n
    • Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano XT Trail<\/li>\n
    • Wheels:<\/strong> DT Swiss 370 hubs, Race Face ARC rims<\/li>\n
    • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai 2.5in (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4in (r)<\/li>\n
    • Price:<\/strong> \u20ac8,700<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 50<\/h3>\n
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      All Slayer Carbon models feature integrated down tube storage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
      • Fork:<\/strong> Fox 38 Performance Series GRIP, 180mm<\/li>\n
      • Shock:<\/strong> Fox DHX2 Performance Elite<\/li>\n
      • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano SLX<\/li>\n
      • Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano SLX Trail<\/li>\n
      • Wheels:<\/strong> DT Swiss 370 hubs, WTB i30 rims<\/li>\n
      • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai 2.5in (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4in (r)<\/li>\n
      • Price:<\/strong> \u20ac6,900<\/li>\n<\/ul>

        Rocky Mountain Slayer Alloy 50<\/h3>\n
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        The Slayer A50 is the top-of-the-range alloy bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Rocky Mountain<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
        • Fork:<\/strong> RockShox Zeb Select RC, 180mm<\/li>\n
        • Shock:<\/strong> RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+<\/li>\n
        • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano SLX shifter, XT derailleur<\/li>\n
        • Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano SLX Trail<\/li>\n
        • Wheels:<\/strong> DT Swiss 370 hubs, WTB i30 rims<\/li>\n
        • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Assegai 2.5in (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4in (r)<\/li>\n
        • Price:<\/strong> \u20ac5,400<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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