Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork Manitou Circus Expert
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Groupset X5, Truvativ -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame Tapered Head Tube Internal Cable Routing ISCG03 Tabs Slopestyle Specific Geometry
Suspension Fork
Manitou Circus Expert
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X5 9spd
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X5 Trigger 9spd
Cassette
SRAM PG-950 12-26T 9spd
Crank
Truvativ Ruktion 170mm 34T/ e*Thirteen LS1+
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Howitzer
Chain
KMC X9 9spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Wheeltech AM Sealed 20mm Axle
Rear Hub
Wheeltech AM Sealed 12 x 142mm E Thru
Rims
Wheeltech Inferno 27 by SUNringlé
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Tires
Geax AKA 26 x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 1
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Respond 6° x 45mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain DH25 Ø31.8mm x 780mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On DH
Headset
Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Seatpost
Race Face Ride 30.9 x 375mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | LG |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 318 mm |
| Front Center | 686 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm |
| Reach | 431 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 613 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 369 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 409 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
Model Overview
Slayer SS is a Rockymountain Slayer model. 64 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2013 of this model, by clicking this link.
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 Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Manitou Circus Expert model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch R model, with a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS 2013, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Slayer SS comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.