Rocky Mountain Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,999$
Weight | 16.37 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Travel Rear 180mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-4 Adjustable Geometry.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select RC 29: 170mm 42mm Offset / 27.5: 180mm 37mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT, SM = 350 lb / MD = 400 lb / LG = 450 lb / XL = 500 lb
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Crank
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 29: 32T / 27.5: 34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano HG7100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF WT Double Down Maxx Grip 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT Double Down Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm
Brake Levers
Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
Seatpost
Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 337 mm | 337 mm | 337 mm | 337 mm |
| Front Center | 750 mm | 775 mm | 804 mm | 843 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 126 mm | 129 mm | 132 mm | 124 mm |
| Stack | 592 mm | 597 mm | 611 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 416 mm | 441 mm | 466 mm | 491 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm | 595 mm | 621 mm | 657 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.4 ° | 75.4 ° | 75.4 ° | 75.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 460 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.9 ° | 63.9 ° | 63.9 ° | 63.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 mm | 1202 mm | 1231 mm | 1270 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Standover Height | 803 mm | 803 mm | 803 mm | 803 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) is a Rockymountain Slayer model. There are 64 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Slayer bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Slayer Alloy 30 (27.5″) 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3299$. Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 (29″) 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 7999$.
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 Enduro bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) price is 11.11% more expensive than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Enduro bike, we get 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 16.37 kg (36.09 lbs), the Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) model is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 14.72% heavier than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) components
Fork
Rocky Mountain Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) 2020 bike is equipped with the RockShox Lyrik Select fork, and has 180mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate RCT rear shock model, which has a travel of 180mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 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.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Slayer Alloy 50 (27.5″) bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.