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Growler 50
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail enduro bike with high-end components.
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$2,099| Weight | 32.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 150mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Jun 2020
The Growler Jr 24 is a scaled down version of the popular hardtail from Rocky Mountain Bikes. Like its big brother, it’s a progressive hardtail shredding machine.
Progressive geometry and plenty of kid friendly features
A bit on the heavy side
Oct 2020 · McCoy
Enduro geometry on a hardtail?
Mar 2020 · Pat Donahue
The redesigned Rocky Mountain Growler 50 is a hard-charging hardtail with the attitude of an enduro bike. This aggressive bicycle lives for high speeds and...
Aggressive geometry
Built to last
Killer tires
May be overkill for riders/trails
Sluggish in tight spaces
Dec 2019
Rocky brings modern hardtail geometry at an entry-level price with the 1000 USD Growler 20...
Progressive 64° head angle at $1,000 price point
Aluminum frame shared with higher-tier models (Boost 148, tapered headtube, BSA BB)
29 x 2.6" tires with clearance for more
Predictable WTB Trail Boss tires with good cornering and climbing traction
Great Shimano MT201 brake lever feel with modulation
Solid saddle selection (WTB Volt 142mm)
Good geometry for descending, stable and capable
Affordable price with upgrade potential
Cheap hard plastic grips (awful)
Clutchless derailleur leads to noise and occasional chain drop
Square-taper crankset flexes under load
Basic Suntour fork overdamped with blow-off that can be unsettling
Resin-only rotors (Centerlock) inconvenient for upgrades
Altus drivetrain doesn't shift well under load
Brakes lack stopping power compared to higher-end systems
No dropper post; short seatpost on steeper STA
Stock tires not tubeless, need conversion
Nov 2019
Modern geometry meets affordable hardtail in the Rocky Mountain Growler 50.
Jul 2023 · Scott Alexander
It's the most fun I've had on a hardtail! I ride all the same trails as on my FS enduro bike. My legs do feel pretty blown up by the end of a long des
Progressive geometry feels very capable in rowdy terrain
Inexpensive
Dropper post lever ergonomics are not great, and the post itself doesn't perform well
WTB saddle squeaks like mad 🐿️
| Frame | Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy | Threaded BB | Boost 148mm | Tapered Zerostack Headtube | Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Orange / Blue/black |
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| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 150mm | 44mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 |
| Headset | Rocky Mountain ZS44|56 | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 800mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain 148 Cromo |
| Seatpost | X Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M535 4 piston | Semi-Metallic Pads Type: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 148mm |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready // |
First added August 11
Last updated August 23
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