Rocky Mountain Growler 40 Shimano 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,899$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Fork Suntour RAIDON
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 170cm
MD
167cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy | Threaded BB | Boost 148mm | Tapered Zerostack Headtube | Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
Suntour Raidon 34 LOR Air Boost 140mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 12spd
Cassette
SunRace CSMZ800 WA10 11-51T
Crank
Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC | 30T |Direct Mount| 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: XS-SM-MD = 170-mm | LG - XL = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT30 180mm | R:Shimano RT30 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 7° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 800mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
Rocky Mountain | Loose Ball Bearings | 1.5" Crown Race
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain 148 Steel
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm |
| Front Center | 754 mm | 780 mm | 809 mm | 839 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 137 mm | 137 mm | 137 mm | 136 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 631 mm | 640 mm | 649 mm |
| Reach | 422 mm | 447 mm | 472 mm | 497 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 590 mm | 617 mm | 644 mm | 672 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm | 1207 mm | 1236 mm | 1266 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 776 mm | 799 mm | 801 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 167 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Growler 40 Shimano is a Rockymountain Growler model. Rocky Mountain launched 39 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2023, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Growler Jr 20 SunRace 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 909$. Rocky Mountain Growler 50 Shimano 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 2299$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 1899$. In conclusion, this bike price is 45.44% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Growler 40 Shimano comes factory-installed with the Suntour RAIDON fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Growler 40 Shimano are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Growler 40 Shimano has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 198 cm (5.15 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Rocky Mountain model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.