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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 and 2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50.
- Equipment
2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 has 20 mm more front travel than 2005 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
2005 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 50
Slayer 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Polished, Smoke
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Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 FS Oval RAD
Aluminum
Fork
Fox Vanilla RL, 130mm travel
Marzocchi All Mtn. 2 ETA, 150mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP3, 125" travel
Fox Float RP3
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
SRAM 7.0 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
SRAM 9.0
Crankset
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
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Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Shimano PD-M520
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control 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
Race Face Evolve
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Evolve
Easton Vice AM 31.8mm
Saddle
SDG Grand Prix
SDG Grand Prix
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Mavic Crossride
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic Crossride
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Mavic stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.