2023 Rocky Mountain
Slayer Alloy 50
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,999| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180 / 180mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Jul 2023
This summer, I had the pleasure of testing the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 50, a beast of a bike designed for tackling especially challenging terrain. Despite riding a few new trails in dry and loose conditions, the Slayer felt like the perfect bike to push limits and gave me the courage to hit features I might have previously shied away from. The Slayer C50 features Rocky Mountain Bicycles' RIDE-4 geometry adjustment system, which allows riders to adjust the bike's geometry in slacker and steeper settings to suit the terrain they are slaying. I've been enjoying the front-end control and climbing comfort of slightly steeper bikes in recent months, so I set the geometry in the number-four position—the steepest setting—during my test rides. While throwing around a generous 180 millimeters of suspension travel in the front and rear, the Slayer surprised me with its remarkable climbing prowess. The medium size tested came equipped with a mixed-wheel setup. Featuring a 29-inch wheel in the front and a 27.5-inch wheel out back, the bike delivered excellent power transfer and traction. Even with the rear tire sporting a Double Down casing and Cush Core tire insert, it retained an efficient feeling. The steep seat tube angle of nearly 78 degrees ensures an efficient pedaling position, pushing the rider’s weight forward to keep weight distribution centered while cranking up steep climbs. The active Fox DHX2 Performance Elite rear coil is a welcome addition too as it generated extra grip over roots and rocks.
Jun 2023
Rocky Mountain Bikes updates the Slayer freeride bike with mixed wheel compatibility, revised geo and suspension, and down tube storage.
Jun 2023 · Peter Walker, Rudolf Fischer
New 2023 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 50 2023 first ride review. A cool freeride beast packed with features?
Countless geometry settings
Tire inserts as standard
Extensive frame protection
Poor suspension performance
Loud rattling noise on the trail
Flaws in the spec
Jun 2023
Rocky Mountain pulls no punches with the meanest Slayer yet.
Jun 2023 · Mike Kazimer
According to Rocky, the Slayer is aimed riders looking for an “aggressive, big mountain bike that can smash bike park laps all day long, and still be pedaled to, from, up, and down their local trails.
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.
Dec 2019 · Hurricanejoel
Agile, playful yet very capable, the latest generation Slayer makes a strong case for the single-bike quiver.
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 180mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle Colors: Grey / Black; Red / Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select RC | 180mm | 44mm Offset Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 230 x 65mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | 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 = 40m |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 38mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
| Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 203mm | R:Shimano RT66 203mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip DD Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra DD Tubeless Ready |
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