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Slayer 70
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, X7 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Rocky Mountain Slayer is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both climbing and descending, thanks to its lightweight frame, active suspension, and neutral handling. It's praised for its ability to tackle a variety of terrains with ease, though some riders note a steep seat angle can make the cockpit feel cramped on fast descents. The bike's performance is further enhanced by its stiff frame and efficient pedaling, making it a standout in its category.
Lightweight frame enhances climbing efficiency
Active suspension improves traction and comfort
Neutral handling excels in corners and technical terrain
Versatile performance across a variety of terrains
Stiff frame ensures precise tracking
Steep seat angle may feel cramped on fast descents
Can feel sluggish on flat and rolling trails due to slack geometry
Our goal was to create the best all-mountain/enduro bike possible.
BIKE MagazineThe Slayer felt perfectly at home, right from the start.
BIKE MagazineGoes downhill like a rockstar
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Sep 2012
Slayin' the Trail on Rocky Mountains Do-It-All Trail Bike, Pedaling up Cement Creek Trail we gained elevation as the sun dropped close to the ridges. Topping out Hunter hill above 12,000 feet we gazed towards Teocalli and Pearl Peak in the breath taking alpenglow.
Jan 2012
Vernon Felton and Ryan LaBar review Rocky Mountain's Slayer 70
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame Tapered Head Tube Internal Cable Routing ISCG03 Tabs |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC2DH Solo Air Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Custom Valved Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face X Type |
| Headset | Cane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Race Face Atlas 6° x 50-60mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine Lo Rise Ø31.8mm x 785mm x 8° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb 30.9mm x 380-420mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On AM SL |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 3x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine 170-175mm Bash/36/24T 2x10spd / Blackspire Stinger Guide |
| Shifters | SRAM X9 Matchmaker X Triggers 2x10spd |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1070 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1071 10spd |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 9 Trail 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc 200mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 9 Trail MatchMaker X |
| Rims | Stan\'s ZTR Flow EX Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | SRAM X9 / 6 Bolt/ 32H / 20mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | SRAM X9 / 6 Bolt / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Continental Mountain King Protection Black Chili 26\" x 2.4\" |
First added September 9
Last updated April 14
Not listed for 1,874 days