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Rocky Mountain Slayer SS 396 Bike
Rocky Mountain Slayer SS 396 Bike
Rocky Mountain built the Slayer SS 396 Bike to dominate freeride trails, jump lines, and slopestyle parks with tested and proven geometry and a stout build. If youre going to a place like Whistler, you shouldnt have to think twice about which whip to take along.
- Long-travel, single-crown fork to absorb large drops and still let you tail whip
- Tested by a slew of talented riders like Geoff Gulevich to ensure its up to the task
- Jump-friendly geometry for lippy trails and slopestyle courses
- LC2R suspension Tuned on the slayer SS for slope style and park bike riding
- Low stand-over height makes it easier to dial you no-foot nac nac
- FORM tubing pushes the limits of tube manipulation to provide the ultimate weight to strength ratio
Bottom Line: Ride the park that BMX bikes cant.
This bike seems about perfect for what im looking for. The only
This bike seems about perfect for what im looking for. The only thing im stuck on is that the available sizes are small and xsmall i usually ride a medium at least (Im 5 foot 7 inchs tall) but i checked out the specs and it doesn't seem like there is a very big difference from the small to the medium size i was wondering if i would be alright on the small?
By: Anthony
August 2, 2010
Slayer SS - More than a park bike
By: justinsmeets2301420
July 26, 2010
I bought the Slayer SS because I needed to replace my DH bike, which was my only bike for all of the local trails here in Southern California. I needed a bike that is more all around, because most of the trails I ride, have to be pedaled up.
The Slayer SS is not really meant to be pedaled uphill, but it works. weight weenies won't be too happy with it's beefy frame, but it just makes you stronger. The one thing I'm going to change, is the crankset, and add a front derailleur. With a 36/24 up front this bike will be able to go anywhere. You won't be the fastest to the top, but it will go up, thanks to it's 74.7 degree seat tube angle, lock-out on the front fork, and pro-pedal on the DHX 4.0 rear shock.
The specs on this bike scream DH bike to me, more so than SS bike. The wheelbase is longer than my Iron Horse Sunday. The bottom bracket is slightly lower than my Sunday. The Chainstays are the same length, and the Head Angle is .5 degrees steeper.
Yes, it does have 6 inches of travel in the rear, but it feels like much more. The rear of this bike is so plush and smooth, that no other linkage compares. I was worried about the fork, because I've rear mixed reviews on it, but it was also amazing! I did use all of the travel up in mammoth, but I never felt it bottom out, and only had some trouble with high speed bumps, that can be fixed if I play with the settings a bit.
Jumps, drops, and steeps. This is where this bike excels! I was never a good jumper, but on this bike, I feel really comfortable hitting jumps. Drops are also not problem on this bike, and it's really easy to level the bike in the air if you get a little bit off, maybe because of the low center of gravity. Steep rock gardens can be easily navigated by the 66 degree head angle.
Some things that I disliked on this bike. I got a flat on my last run, in mammoth, so as I went to change it, I realized that the rear end is really strange. You almost have to remove the rear derailleur to remove the two bolts that hold the rear axle on. This took forever! So I will probably convert to stans tubeless and not worry about this anymore. Also, the interrupted seat tube didn't allow me to drop the seat as low as I would have like, so, I will probably upgrade to a KS seat dropper to make this my one and perfect bike.
The photo is a little dark, but it's the Flow drop at mammoth.
The bike pedals pretty well. The fork locks out, and the DHX 4 has propedal, so it can be pedaled uphill. I was able to pedal it up a decent technical climb, and that was with only the 36 ring! If you aren't a strong climber though, it won't go up as easily without a 24/36 chainring set-up.
By: justinsmeets2301420
July 14, 2010
Ships completly built
By: ClubRider
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.
Hey so I'm looking at the weight and the reviews so somebody
Hey so I'm looking at the weight and the reviews so somebody is saying its 40-50lbs but then the 427 is only marked at 36 lbs so can someone tell me what it really is? haha
By: Joshua Levine
July 21, 2009
It weighs about 42 lbs. The 427 is lighter because the component spec is higher end and in turn less weight.
By: Stephen Darcy
August 10, 2009
Ships 100% Assembled
By: ClubRider
September 15, 2009
Ships 100% Assembled, Details:
http://www.hucknroll.com/mountainbike/newsletter/a756/Birth-
does this bike really weigh 26lbs? That sounds "un-possible.&quo
does this bike really weigh 26lbs? That sounds "un-possible."
By: Re Wikstrom
April 6, 2009
I have last years SS396 (White/Orange). It is definitely in the 40-45 lbs. range. It is heavy, but the word stout describes it well. You might also think about buying tires beforehand, the stock WTB prowler mx's are garbage. I upgraded to Kenda Nevegals and they are heavier, but with the way the backend is set up, it is nice not popping tires.
By: Kevin
August 4, 2009
26 pounds? Not a chance. 50+ pounds? Maybe if they fill the frame and tires with water.
Realistically, this bike is probably somewhere around the 40 pound mark.
By: Tony Zammit
May 14, 2009
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Frame Material, Main Triangle:
- FORM 7005 Aluminum
- Frame Material, Rear Triangle/Swing Arm:
- Aluminum
- Seat stay Material:
- Aluminum
- Chain stay Material:
- Aluminum
- Suspension Linkage Material:
- Aluminum
- Pivot Type:
- Cartridge Bearing
- Rear Travel:
- 6in (152mm)
- Frame Travel Adjustments:
- N/A
- Suspension:
- LC2R
- Frame Geometry Adjustments:
- N/A
- Shock Included:
- FOX DHX 4.0 Custom Valved
- Spring rate:
- [S]450x2.37
- Headset:
- 1.5in reduced to 1.125
- Integrated Chain Guide:
- ISCG 05, welded tabs
- Accessory Cable Stop:
- Front derailleur
- Rear Axle:
- 150x12mm
- Fork:
- Marzocchi 55 TST 2
- Wheelset:
- Wheeltech disc super sealed hub, DT Champion, Mavic EN321 rims
- Front Derailleur:
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM X9
- Shifters:
- SRAM X9
- Crankset:
- FSA GAP Mega Exo
- Teeth:
- 36T
- Crank Arm Length:
- 170-175mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- FSA Mega EXO
- Brake Levers:
- Formula Mega
- Brakes:
- Formula Mega hydraulic disc
- Rotors:
- 203mm/203mm
- Headset:
- FSA orbit Z 1.5 to 1-1/8
- Head Angle:
- 66 deg
- Handlebar:
- Race Face Evolve DH 31.8mm
- Handlebar Width:
- 685mm
- Handlebar Rise:
- 38mm rise
- Grips:
- Rocky Mountain Lock On
- Stem:
- Race Face Evolve DH 31.8
- Stem Length:
- 50mm
- Stem Angle:
- 6°
- Chain:
- SRAM PC951
- Chain Guide:
- FSA Gravity Guide
- Cassette:
- SRAM PG-950-9
- Range:
- 11-32T
- Tire Front:
- WTB Prowler MX
- Tire Front Size:
- 26 x 2.5in
- Tire Rear:
- WTB Dissent
- Tire Rear Size:
- 26 x 2.5in
- Tubes:
- Schrader
- Seatpost:
- Easton Havoc
- Seatpost Diameter:
- 30.9mm
- Seatpost Length:
- 380mm
- Saddle:
- WTB Pure V Race
- Seat Collar:
- Quick release
- Recommended Use:
- Slope Style, Free Ride, Jumping cheese burgers
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 Years - limited
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