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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 2005 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50.
- Equipment
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50 has 30 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
2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
2005 Rocky Mountain Slayer 50
Overview
Model Year
2007
2005
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
—
Polished, Smoke
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Easton 7005 FS Oval RAD
Fork
Marzocchi All MTN 1 w/ETA, 160mm travel
Fox Vanilla RL, 130mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Fox Float RP3, 125" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.7/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Race Face Atlas Low Rise
Race Face Evolve
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Race Face Evolve AM
Race Face Evolve
Saddle
SDG Bel Air
SDG Grand Prix
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve
Race Face Evolve
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: RMB MTN 20MM, Rear: M525
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic EN321
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion
26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.