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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 and 2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70.
- Data limitation
Only 2012 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.00:1Total range450%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2012 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70
2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 70
Overview
Model Year
2012
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 70
Slayer 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Gray
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Sizes
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5
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Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
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TIG-welded
Frame Material
FORM 7005 Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Fox 36 Float RLC FIT
Fox 36 Talas R, 120mm-160mm travel
Fork Material
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Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23 XV
Fox Float RP3
Drivetrain
Component Group
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Mountain mix
Shifters
SRAM X9 10spd trigger
SRAM 9.0 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X9 10spd
SRAM 9.0
Crankset
Race Face Turbine bash/36/24t
Race Face Deus X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Turbine X Type
Race Face Deus X-Type
Cassette
SRAM PG-1070 10spd 12-36t
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Chain
SRAM PC-1071
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
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Crank Brothers Candy
Brakes
Brakes
Formula The One 203mm
AVID Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Forty Series
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton Haven Carbon
Atlas Riser 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton Haven
Deus XC 31.8mm
Saddle
Fizik Gobi XM Manganese rails
SDG Grand Prix
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb
Race FaceDeus XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Wheeltech AM Carbon Wheeltech AM 12mm
Front: Shimano Deore XT, Rear: 20mm Carbon
Rims
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Mavic XM317
Spokes
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DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4"
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size
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26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.