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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 and 2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50.
- Equipment
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 has 10 mm more front travel than 2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
Overview
Model Year
2006
2007
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 50
Slayer 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$2,699.00
Colors
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Sizes
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15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi All Mtn. 2 ETA, 150mm travel
Marzocchi All MTN 1 w/ETA, 160mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3
Fox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
SRAM X.7/mix
Shifters
SRAM 7.0 Trigger
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM 9.0
SRAM X.9
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Rear Cogs
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9-speed
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
AVID Juicy 5 brakes, AVID Juicy 5 levers
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Race Face Atlas Low Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Easton Vice AM 31.8mm
Race Face Evolve AM
Saddle
SDG Grand Prix
SDG Bel Air
Seatpost
Easton EA50
Race Face Evolve
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Crossride
Front: RMB MTN 20MM, Rear: M525
Rims
Mavic Crossride
Mavic EN321
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel
DT Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.