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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 30 and 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30.
- Data limitation
Only 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 has 40 mm more front travel than 2005 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.91:1Total range450%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.25.
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 30
2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30
Overview
Model Year
2005
2011
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 30
Slayer 30
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Shore Green
Red
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Aluminum
Frame Material
Easton 7005 FS Oval RAD
FORM 7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi EXR Pro Coil, 120mm travel
RockShox Domain R, 160mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
—
Rear Shock
Fox Float R ProPedal, 125" travel
Fox Float RP2 XV, 165mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
SRAM X.5 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
SRAM X.7
Crankset
RaceFace Ride XC
Race Face Ride XC, 32/22t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Fsa
Race Face Ride X Type
Cassette
—
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-951
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
—
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes, Avid Elixir 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA
FSA Orbit ZS
Handlebar
Easton 31.8mm
Easton Lo Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton 31.8mm
RMB AM 7degree
Saddle
SDG Grand Prix
SDG Bel Air RL
Seatpost
Easton
Easton, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M525 Disc
RMB AM Sealed
Rims
Alex TD-17 Disc, 32-hole
WTB Speed Disc All-Mountain
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
26 x 2.4' Maxxis Ardent
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.25'' Maxxis Ardent
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.