Compare: 2023 Rocky Mountain Growler 20 vs Growler 20 Microshift vs Growler 40 vs Growler 40 Shimano vs Growler 50

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Growler 202023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 20 Microshift2023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 402023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 40 Shimano2023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 502023 Rocky Mountain

MSRP	$1,399	$1,499	$1,799	$1,899	$2,199
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,499 At Rocky Mountain	— $1 At	$1,899 At Rocky Mountain	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Enduro
Weight		33.6 lbs		31.5 lbs
	4.2	4.2	4.8	4.8	5.3
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCM (coil)	Suntour XCM (coil)	Suntour RAIDON (air)	Suntour RAIDON (air)	RockShox 35 Gold RL (air)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	microSHIFT Advent X	microSHIFT Advent X	Deore, SRAM	Deore	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 10	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	130mm	130mm	140mm	140mm	150mm
Brand Site	bikes.com	bikes.com	bikes.com	bikes.com	bikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Growler 20

Growler 20 Microshift

Growler 40

Growler 40 Shimano

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)

22 mph

Growler 20

22 mph

Growler 20 Microshift

24 mph

Growler 40

24 mph

Growler 40 Shimano

24 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

	Growler 202023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 20 Microshift2023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 402023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 40 Shimano2023 Rocky Mountain	Growler 502023 Rocky Mountain

Frame	Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Boost 148mm. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gold / Yellow; Black / Red	Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy \| Threaded BB \| Boost 148mm \| Tapered Zerostack Headtube \| Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gold / Yellow; Black / Red	Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Boost 148mm. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gold / Yellow; Black / Red	Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy \| Threaded BB \| Boost 148mm \| Tapered Zerostack Headtube \| Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gold / Yellow; Black / Red	Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Boost 148mm. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gold / Yellow; Black / Red
Fork	Suntour XCM34 DS 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil	Suntour XCM34 DS 130mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil	Suntour Raidon 34 LOR Air Boost 140mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil	Suntour Raidon 34 LOR Air Boost 140mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil	RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge Bearing	Sealed Cartridge Bearing	Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible	Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible	Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible
Headset	Rocky Mountain \| Loose Ball Bearings \| 1.5" Crown Race	Rocky Mountain \| Loose Ball Bearings \| 1.5" Crown Race	Rocky Mountain \| Loose Ball Bearings \| 1.5" Crown Race	Rocky Mountain \| Loose Ball Bearings \| 1.5" Crown Race	Rocky Mountain \| 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 31.8 AM \| 7° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC \| 7° Rise \| All Sizes = 40mm	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 7° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC \| 7° Rise \| All Sizes = 40mm	Rocky Mountain 35 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 800mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 800mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 800mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 35 Clamp
Saddle	Rocky Mountain 148 Steel	Rocky Mountain 148 Steel	Rocky Mountain 148 Steel	Rocky Mountain 148 Steel	Rocky Mountain 148 Cromo
Seatpost	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm \| SM = 125mm \| MD 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm \| SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy \| 30.9mm # SM = 125mm \| MD 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy \| 30.9mm # SM = 125mm \| MD 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm
Grips	Rocky Mountain Lock On Light	Rocky Mountain Lock On Light	Rocky Mountain Lock On Light	Rocky Mountain Lock On Light	Ergon GE10 EVO Lock On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	MicroShift Advent X 10spd With Clutch	MicroShift Advent X 10spd With Clutch	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano XT
Crank	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 3PC \| 28T \|76mm Asymmetrical BCD \| Crank Length: XS-SM-MD = 170-mm \| LG - XL = 175mm	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 3PC \| 28T \|76mm Asymmetrical BCD \| Crank Length: XS-SM-MD = 170-mm \| LG - XL = 175mm	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC \| 30T \| SRAM Direct Mount \| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: SM-MD = 170-mm \| LG - XL = 175mm	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC \| 30T \|Direct Mount\| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: XS-SM-MD = 170-mm \| LG - XL = 175mm	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC \| 30T \| SRAM Direct Mount \| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: SM-MD = 170-mm \| LG - XL = 175mm
Shifters	MicroShift Advent X 10spd	MicroShift Advent X 10spd	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano SLX
Cassette	MicroShift CS-H104 11-48T	Shimano Deore 11-46T 10spd	Sunrace CSMZ800 WA10 11-51	SunRace CSMZ800 WA10 11-51T	Sunrace CSMZ800 WA10 11-51
Chain	KMC X10-1	KMC X10-1	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100
Brakes	Clarks M2 2 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F: Shimano RT10 180mm \| R: Shimano RT10 180mm	Shimano MT4100 2 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F:Shimano RT10 180mm \| R:Shimano RT10 180mm	Clarks M2 2 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F: Shimano RT30 180mm \| R: Shimano RT30 180mm	Shimano MT4100 2 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F:Shimano RT30 180mm \| R:Shimano RT30 180mm	Clarks M4 4 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F: Clarks 180mm \| R: Clarks 180mm

Wheels

Rims	Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Compatible - Tape \| Valves \| Sealant Not Incl	Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape \| Valves Incl	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape \| Valves Incl
Spokes	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless
Front Hub	Rocky Mountain Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub	Rocky Mountain Boost 148mm	Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm	Rocky Mountain Boost 148mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 148mm	Rocky Mountain Boost 148mm
Tires	F: Kenda Amrak 29 x 2.6 \| R: Kenda Amrak 29 x 2.6	F: Kenda Amrak 29 x 2.6 // R: Kenda Amrak 29 x 2.6	F: WTB Vigilante TCS Light High Grip Tri-Tec 29 x 2.6 \| R: WTB Trail Boss G2 TCS Light Fast Rolling Tri-Tec 29 x 2.6	F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready	F: WTB Vigilante TCS Light High Grip Tri-Tec 29 x 2.6 \| R: WTB Trail Boss G2 TCS Light Fast Rolling Tri-Tec 29 x 2.6

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