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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 2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30.
- Equipment
2007 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.
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 30
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 30
Slayer 30
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$2,199.00
Colors
Shore Green
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Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 FS Oval RAD
Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi EXR Pro Coil, 120mm travel
Marzocchi AM 3, 160mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R ProPedal, 125" travel
Fox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
SRAM X.9/mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
SRAM SX5 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
SRAM X.9
Crankset
RaceFace Ride XC
Race Face Ride X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Fsa
Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers
Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Easton 31.8mm
RMB DH Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Easton 31.8mm
Rmb
Saddle
SDG Grand Prix
SDG Bel Air
Seatpost
Easton
RMB 2 Bolt
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Shimano M525
Rims
Alex TD-17 Disc, 32-hole
Alex TD17
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 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.