2020 Rocky Mountain

Slayer Alloy 30 (27.5")

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$3,299
Weight37.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 180 / 180mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

25 mph

Slayer Alloy 30 (27.5")

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: Rocky Mountain Slayer 29

Jan 2020 · McCoy

A big-mountain bike that climbs

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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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BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: 2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer 29

Aug 2019

The new Rocky Mountain Slayer is not fucking around. It makes the previous Slayer—which is no slouch on the descents—seem like an XC bike in comparison.

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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
2020 Rocky Mountain Slayer First Ride Review

Aug 2019

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

FORM Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-4 Adjustable Geometry.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Yari Motion Control RC 180mm 37mm Offset

Travel180mm

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select, SM = 350 lb / MD = 400 lb / LG = 450 lb / XL = 500 lb

Travel180mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB92 DUB

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM 780mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Race 142

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle 34T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 11-50T

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT520 4 Piston / Shimano RT64 203mm / Shimano RT64 203mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT520 4 Piston

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless

Spokes

2.0 Stainless

Front Hub

Shimano MT400 Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF WT Double Down Maxx Grip 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT Double Down Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5

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