Rocky Mountain Growler 50 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,769$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset NX, Race Face -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
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.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX
Shift Levers
SRAM NX
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130 11-42T
Crank
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 30T Steel
Bottom Bracket
Race Face 73mm BSA
Chain
KMC X11-1
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746 Boost 148mm
Rims
Alex MD35 - Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XXS / XS: 26 x 2.8) / WTB Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 (XXS / XS: 26 x 2.8)
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain AM
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 760mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
FSA No. 57B
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.72 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm |
| Front Center | 646 mm | 671 mm | 691 mm | 717 mm | 737 mm | 764 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 52 mm | 56 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 94 mm | 90 mm | 94 mm | 95 mm | 99 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 595 mm | 612 mm | 617 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 345 mm | 369 mm | 384 mm | 413 mm | 432 mm | 457 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 mm | 554 mm | 579 mm | 604 mm | 624 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 430 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1092 mm | 1119 mm | 1145 mm | 1165 mm | 1192 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 782 mm | 789 mm | 813 mm | 821 mm | 832 mm | 848 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Growler 50 is a Rockymountain Growler model. Rocky Mountain launched 39 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Growler bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Growler 20 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 879$. Rocky Mountain Growler 50 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 1769$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 1769$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Growler 50 price is 56.13% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
The Growler 50 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Growler 50 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.