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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 and 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50.
- Data limitation
Only 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 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.
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
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
Overview
Model Year
2007
2011
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Slayer 50
Slayer 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,699.00
Not documented
Colors
—
Silver/green
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Aluminum
Frame Material
Aluminum
FORM 7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi All MTN 1 w/ETA, 160mm travel
Fox 36 Float R, 160mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
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Rear Shock
Fox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Fox RP23 XV, 165mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.7/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
SRAM X.7
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
SRAM X.9
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Evolve, 32/22t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Race Face Evolve X Type
Cassette
—
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
SRAM PC-951
Pedals
Not included
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Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Formula RX Hydraulic Disc brakes, Formula RX Mixmaster front/Formula RX FCS rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
FSA Orbit ZS
Handlebar
Race Face Atlas Low Rise
Easton EA50 Lo Rise
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Race Face Evolve AM
RMB AM 7degree
Saddle
SDG Bel Air
Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve
Easton, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: RMB MTN 20MM, Rear: M525
Front: RMB AM SL Sealed, Rear: RMB AM Sealed
Rims
Mavic EN321
DT Swiss M480
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion
26 x 2.4' Maxxis Ardent
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.25'' Maxxis Ardent
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.