2020 Rocky Mountain

Slayer Carbon 50 (29")

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$4,999
Weight34.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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)

28 mph

Slayer Carbon 50 (29")

26 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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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

SMOOTHWALL Carbon Front Triangle. FORM Alloy Rear Triangle. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-4 Adjustable Geometry.

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select RC 29: 170mm 42mm Offset / 27.5: 180mm 37mm Offset

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT, MD = 350 lb / LG = 400 lb / XL = 450 lb

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BBMT500

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM 780mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Race 142

Seatpost

OneUp Dropper Post 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Crank

Race Face Aeffect Cinch 32T Steel

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 10-51T

Chain

Shimano HG7100

Brakes

Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion 2.0

Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF WT Double Down Maxx Grip 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT Double Down Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5

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