Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $899
    $1,359
    $1,849
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    3.2
    4.7
    5.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCM (coil)Suntour RAIDON (air)RockShox Revelation RC (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    26″ / 27.5″26″ / 27.5″26″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    AltusDeoreSLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 91 × 101 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm130mm140mm
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    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Growler 20, Rocky Mountain Growler 40, and Rocky Mountain Growler 50 are all 26″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Growler 20 has a rigid seatpost, while the Growler 50 has better components, a better fork, and a bigger fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Growler 20
    Growler 40
    Growler 50
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    21 mph

    Growler 20

    22 mph

    Growler 40

    22 mph

    Growler 50

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCM 34 Boost 120mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Suntour Raidon 34 LOR Air 130mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Revelation RC 140mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    FSA No. 57B-1

    FSA No. 57B-1

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain AM

    Rocky Mountain AM

    Rocky Mountain AM

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain XC 740mm

    Rocky Mountain XC 760mm

    Rocky Mountain XC 760mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain 30.9mm

    X-Fusion Manic 30.9mm

    X-Fusion Manic 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Alloy Platform

    Alloy Platform

    Alloy Platform

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano SLX

    Crank

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 28T

    Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC 30T

    FSA Gamma Pro 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano SLX

    Cassette

    SunRace CSM980 11-40T

    Sunrace CSMS2 11-46T

    Sunrace CSMS8 EAZ 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X9

    KMC X10-1

    KMC X11-1

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200

    Shimano MT400

    Shimano MT400

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex MD35 Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl

    Alex MD35 Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl

    Alex MD35 Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl

    Spokes

    2.0 Stainless

    2.0 Stainless

    2.0 Stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT-400 Boost 15mm

    Shimano MT-400 Boost 15mm

    Shimano MT-400 Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano RM35

    Shimano M3050

    Shimano SLX Boost 148mm

    Tires

    F: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8) / R: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8)

    F: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8) / R: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8)

    F: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8) / R: WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XS: 26 x 2.8)

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