2019 Rocky Mountain

Slayer Carbon 90

A 27.5″ / 26″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$7,399
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 165 / 170mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ / 26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Slayer Carbon 90
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Slayer Carbon 90

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
TESTED: Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 27.5

Dec 2020

Dubbed the ultimate big-mountain bike, the latest iteration of the Rocky Mountain Slayer is an ultra-capable long-travel trail tamer—as long as that trail is sufficiently steep and technical.

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NSMB
2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 70

Jun 2020

Rocky Mountain claims their new Slayer is meant for riding fast and sending it deep - without being a beast to pedal to the top...

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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Rocky Mountain Slayer 29 C70

Dec 2019

As Canadian as poutine, the new Slayer taps into the original recipe.

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Vital MTB
2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 29 Bike

Dec 2019 · Hurricanejoel

Agile, playful yet very capable, the latest generation Slayer makes a strong case for the single-bike quiver.

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Mountain Bike Action
First Look Rocky Mountain Slayer - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Oct 2019 · Brandon

Cue the fog machines, horror screams, and shaky camera movements, because there is a new Slayer on the loose and it’s looking to murder ever singletrack in sight.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 29” manhandles gnarliest trails

Aug 2019

Rocky Mountain's redesigned 2020 Slayer is a product of the North Shore, built to devour the roughest, most technical trails.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First ride review: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 – What a machine!

Aug 2019 · Christoph Bayer

SLAYER! A word that you'll immediately associate with heavy metal. We already reviewed the new Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90: The bike rocks!

Highs
  • Super sensitive and defined suspension

  • Fun and composed handling

  • Good spec on all models

  • Clever details

  • Comfortable climbing position

Lows
  • Stem too short for some riders

  • Pedal bob on the climbs

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MTBR
Rocky Mountain Slayer – First Look

Aug 2019

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory 170mm

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float X2 Factory

Travel165mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB92 DUB

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 CNC DH

Handlebar

Race Face SixC 820mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Race

Seatpost

Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle

Crank

SRAM Descendent 7k Eagle 34T

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 10-50T

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC / SRAM Centerline 200mm / SRAM Centerline 200mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Code RSC

Wheels
Rims

Race Face ARC 30 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl

Spokes

WTB 2.0

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5

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