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Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 70 Bike

Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 70 Bike

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Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 70 Bike

Some call the Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 70 Bike a seriously tough all-mountain ride, some call it a light freeride sled. You’ll call it the bike you use for just about everything. This bike pedals well enough to meet your needs on a cross country ride or self-shuttle, and the 150mm of travel easily handles all but the burliest downhill trails.

  • LC2R suspension provides efficient pedaling and predictable riding
  • Low center of gravity to help you rail corners
  • 150mm of travel to easily handle choppy terrain and the occasional drop
  • FOAM engineering ensures precise tube thickness to enhance strength and lower weight

Bottom Line: A bike to handle nearly any trail.

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Rating for this product: 5

Sweet Ride

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April 2, 2009

This bike should be classified in the All Mountain category, not the Cross Country. I have the 08 Slayer sxc 70 (which is practically identical to the 09) and have about 4 rides on it. It has blown my expectations in all categories. It has a great geometry and thanks to the Fox 36 Talas II fork, is adjustable as the fork can lowered for climbing. The rear shock (Fox DHX Air 4.0) with the pro pedal feature is great for climbing and easily switched to allow for full usage on the downhills. Overall a bombproof ride.

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Write your question here... Frame suggestion for someone 5'10"

Write your question here... Frame suggestion for someone 5'10" and 170 lbs

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October 13, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Sweet Ride

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April 2, 2009

This bike should be classified in the All Mountain category, not the Cross Country. I have the 08 Slayer sxc 70 (which is practically identical to the 09) and have about 4 rides on it. It has blown my expectations in all categories. It has a great geometry and thanks to the Fox 36 Talas II fork, is adjustable as the fork can lowered for climbing. The rear shock (Fox DHX Air 4.0) with the pro pedal feature is great for climbing and easily switched to allow for full usage on the downhills. Overall a bombproof ride.

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I'm 5'8" 170 and am wondering if anyone has any

I'm 5'8" 170 and am wondering if anyone has any frame size recommendations for the Slayer SXC 70. I ride mainly in Marin county (fire roads and single track) as well as a lot of riding in Tahoe in the summer (more all mountain profile).

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October 12, 2009

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i would go with either a medium or small frame, depending on how u want the bike to feel. im 6'4" nd i ride a large, just cuzz its easier to control the bike...by the way, ive heard tht the slayer SXC 70 is an amazing bike for downhill. ride hard.

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October 28, 2009

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Slayer SXC70 is AWESOME!

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April 14, 2009

This bike is one of the most fun bikes on the market today. Not the fastest uphill, but capable enough to climb anything. Point this thing downhill and it's like a sled. The low center-of-gravity keeps your wheels glued to the trail. One of the best one-bike-quivers on the market without a doubt!

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July 24, 2009

"Like a sled" is a great description of this bike on the downhills! I agree, a great all-around ride!

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Rating for this product: 5

Killer All-Mountain / All-Rides Rig

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July 24, 2009

My 2008 SXC70 has completely changed my expectation of what an AM bike is capable of. The stock build kit is really solid providing a lot of value, though I have swapped to an XO drivetrain with XTR cranks and Formula Oro Puro brakes. It weighs in around 32lbs. I've ridden it on all sorts of rides, from short XC style fire road climbs, to 7 hour epics around Lake Tahoe. It descends really well and offers more travel than I'll ever need. The short wheelbase (in part because I sized down) makes the bike very maneuverable but does give up a bit in high speed stability. Climbing on it is as easy as it'll get on a 30+ pound bike. There is very little noticeable pedal bob once the ProPedal is turned on and the Fox 36 is dropped all the way down. A definite recommend buy.

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Im 5' 11 what size frame would fit me best? I ride a mix

Im 5' 11 what size frame would fit me best? I ride a mix of DH up hill and some flat distance riding too (30 mile or so)

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October 11, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

super xc more like sexy xc

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July 29, 2009

this bike rocks. i have the 07, basically the same. i have ridden this all over the north shore and numerous shuttle runs at whistler with my DH buddies, technical xc trails in Pennsylvania and most of the east, and done my share of drops, even over 6-7 ft. the bike will do it all. the comps are great, except for maybe the rims. i tacoed mine and went with crossmax's. i ride hard and this bike will take whatever you throw at it.

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I'm 6' tall- what size frame should I get?

I'm 6' tall- what size frame should I get?

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September 20, 2009

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The 19 or 20.5 would be the best depending on your riding style. The 18 would be too small.

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September 29, 2009

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Great Ride

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April 2, 2009

Moments after the bikes inaugural ride. Note the goat shining brightly.

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Rating for this product: 5

Great bike for most any trail

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May 19, 2009

I ride an older 2006 RM Slayer 90. The new Slayers are great for all-mountain riding and are designed more for the all round cross country trail. If you’re looking to do any airs or drops, but still want a good all mountain bike check out the Rocky Mountain Slayer SS, designed more for freeride and air.

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Hey i am 5 9 and 145-155 pounds, do you think a 16.5 would be

Hey i am 5 9 and 145-155 pounds, do you think a 16.5 would be aight?

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August 24, 2009

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Yeah the 16.5 will be a lot of fun for you. Saddle up buddy and enjoy the ride.

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August 24, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

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September 15, 2009

Ships 100% Assembled, Details:
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Any idea how this would compare to the trek remedy? thanks

Any idea how this would compare to the trek remedy?
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May 5, 2009

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hi Josh, pretty similar as far as what the bike was designed for- both are 6" travel all-mountain bikes that are not hogs on the uphill (though not as fast as an xc bike). Personally I've always been partial to Rocky's- the geometry is really zippy and quick-handling, and they tend to fit people with shorter torsos very well. I also personally like sram a bit more than shimano, and I also like Fox suspension better than Rock Shox, so I would get the Slayer over the Remedy. But, both are super sick bikes that I'm sure you'll be happy on if you want a beefy, fun 6" travel bike.

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May 7, 2009

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hi Josh, pretty similar as far as what the bike was designed for- both are 6" travel all-mountain bikes that are not hogs on the uphill (though not as fast as an xc bike). Personally I've always been partial to Rocky's- the geometry is really zippy and quick-handling, and they tend to fit people with shorter torsos very well. I also personally like sram a bit more than shimano, and I also like Fox suspension better than Rock Shox, so I would get the Slayer over the Remedy. But, both are super sick bikes that I'm sure you'll be happy on if you want a beefy, fun 6" travel bike.

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May 7, 2009

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west coast

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July 29, 2009

bellingham, washington

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Rating for this product: 5

David Brooke - Thank you

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April 3, 2009

Good photo - it looks like they have moved this to all mountain.

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Does this frame have a 1.5" or 1-1/8" steerer tube?

Does this frame have a 1.5" or 1-1/8" steerer tube? Also, what do you think of using a fork with 180mm of travel, i.e. Marzocchi 66 RC3? Thanks!

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April 16, 2009

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1.125 as stated in the specs. As far as adding a longer travel fork I would advise against it. The frame is designed around the 160mm forks that come on these bike. Adding more travel will adversely affect the geometry of the bike. Unless you like riding choppers - looks cool, but they handle like crap.

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April 17, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Ships completly built

By: Hucknroll.com Employee
April 6, 2009

This bike ships complete. All you have to do is put on the front wheel.

Don't forget to order pedals & shoes if you don't have them already.

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Rating for this product: 3

Eh

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April 22, 2009

Most of the time you try to make something that "does it all" it usually does none of them very well. This bike is a pretty good example of that.

It is too heavy and the suspension is too inefficient for XC/AM riding, but at the same time its got too much carbon in the rear and the geometry isn't quite right for free ride.

"Low Center Counter Rotating" is a fancy way of saying over complicated single pivot.

I have seen a lot of ripped off head tubes on RMBs too, not sure if this bike has this issue too though.

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July 24, 2009

Matt -
I strongly disagree with your comments and it appears you are making comments based what you see and not actual experience. Having put about 700 miles of big climbs, big downhills, and long adventure races, it handles itself very well in all of those categories. If you want a light cross country bike, get a cross country bike, same if you want a burly downhill bike. But if you want one ride to handle all conditions, this is a great choice.

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Tech Specs:

Frame Material, Main Triangle:
7005 RMB FORM Aluminum 
Seat stay Material:
Carbon 
Chain stay Material:
Aluminum 
Suspension Linkage Material:
Aluminum 
Pivot Type:
Cartridge Bearing, bushings in CS/SS piviot 
Rear Travel:
6in (150mm) 
Suspension:
Low Center Counter Rotating 
Shock Included:
FOX DHX Air 4.0 Custom Valved 
Headset:
1.125in 
Integrated Chain Guide:
N/A 
Accessory Cable Stop:
N/A 
Rear Axle:
135 x 10mm 
Fork:
FOX 36 R Talas II 20mm axel 
Front Hub:
Wheeltech disc cartridge bearing 20mm axle 
Rear Hub:
Shimano XT disc 
Rims:
Mavic XM317 
Spokes:
DT competition 3x 
Front Derailleur:
Shimano SLX 31.8mm 
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X9 
Shifters:
SRAM X9 Triggers 9spd 
Crankset:
Race Face Atlas AM X-Type 
Crank Arm Length:
170-175mm 
Bottom Bracket:
Race Face 
Brake Levers:
Avid Elixir CR 
Caliper:
Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc 
Rotors:
185mm/185mm 
Headset:
FSA Orbit MX 
Head Angle:
68° 
Handlebar:
Easton EA70 31.8mm 
Handlebar Width:
685mm 
Handlebar Rise:
40mm rise 
Grips:
RMB lock on 
Stem:
Easton Havoc 31.8 
Stem Length:
50-65-80mm 
Stem Angle:
10° 
Chain:
SRAM PC971 
Chain Guide:
N/A 
Cassette:
SRAM PG-970-9 
Range:
11-34T 
Tire Front:
WTB Prowler XT 2.3 
Tire Front Size:
26 x 2.3in 
Tire Rear:
Prowler SS F.V. 
Tire Rear Size:
26 x 2.3in 
Tubes:
Presta 
Seatpost:
Easton Havoc 
Seatpost Diameter:
30.9mm 
Seatpost Length:
375mm 
Cables / Housing:
Jagwire 
Saddle:
WTB Pure V Race 
Seat Collar:
Quick release 
Pedals:
Crank brothers Acid 
Weight:
33lb 01oz (14973.1g) 
Recommended Use:
XC, All-mountain, Cruising the strip 
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 Years – Limited; Hardware, suspension pivots and bushings, 1 year 

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