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Rocky Mountain
Slayer SXC 70
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Average Rating
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4.91/5
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# of Reviews
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11
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Description:
- Frame: Rocky Mountain Form 7005 Taperwall Aluminum + Rock Mountain FORM Carbon seatstay
- Fork: Fox 36 Talas II R
- Rear Shock: Fox DHX Air 4.0
- Headset: FSA Orbit
- Stem: Race Face Deus XC
- Handlebars: Race Face Atlas Riser 31.8mm
- Shifters: SRAM 9.0 Triggers
- Bottom Bracket: Race Face Atlas X-Type
- Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy
- Chain: SRAM PC-971
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Submitted by
Mike Chez
a Weekend Warrior
from NH, US
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mt. Aggie | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2700.00 | | Purchased At: | EMS | | Strengths: | Genius rear suspension geometry. Incredible small bump sensitivity, yet seemingly bottomless. Climbs quite well in pro pedal and shortened fork travel. Quite pretty, if I do say so myself. | | Weaknesses: | Frame geometry makes some bike carriers useless, boost valve on rear shock tough to reach, tires not so good when wet. May have a cheap chain (snapped mine pretty quick). Brakes are noisy, but I think this can be fixed with either a pad OR rotor change. | | Similar Products Used: | Sampled the Enduro and Enduro SL, and the Fuel | | Bike Setup: | Stock plus Race Face bash ring and little touches here and there- still need to replace at least the rear tire, but haven't gotten around to it. | | Bottom Line: | This is more bike than you are going to get for any other similar application setup. It's shortcomings are all minor, and its strengths are where you'd want them to be. I don't expect this bike to stay priced where it is now- being a hand made North American bike, the margins must be tiny... that's their problem though!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Yak Boss
a Weekend Warrior
from California
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anyone I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2300.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheel World, Reseda | | Strengths: | Climbs almost as good as xc bike (I bet if I dropped some wheel/tire weight it would be real close). It's low center of gravity makes it very flickable on tight trails. This bike really holds the line well. The SXC is the best Do-it-all bike I have ever ridden. And it just just looks great. | | Weaknesses: | Wheels could be a little stiffer, but for my level skill (intermediate), the Mavic 317s do well. Tires rob this bike of performance. The Mibros are fine for the paved bike path or even the level dirt road, but not beyond that. I've upgraded to Syncros BHT-2 2.35 front and rear. I'm sure there's room for 2.5, but my riding does'nt need it. I can't put a full bottle in the cage on top of the down tube. On shorter rides or the occasional shuttle, I don't want to carry a hydration pack. A bottle cage below the down tube interferes with cable routing. | | Similar Products Used: | I demo-ed alot of bikes before buying the SXC: SC Nomad and Heckler, GFisher Hi-Fi, Giant Reign, Spec. Stumpy and Enduro, GT I-Drive, Kona Coiler and Coilair, Yeti 575, Cannondale Prohet, Ellsworth Moment, Trex Fuel EX 9.0 | | Bike Setup: | Mostly stock except for Kona Jack pedals (my bike didn't come w/ pedals) and Syncros BHT-2 tires. | | Bottom Line: | OK, so maybe you can find a bike that's 5 lbs lighter that'l climb better and find one 5 lbs heavier that will decend and take hits better, and if you have the space and money to buy several bikes, great. As for me, I needed one bike that could do it all well, and the SXC does it all VERY WELL. Only the Ellsworth Moment, SC Nomad and Spec. Enduro performed similarly in the same conditions, but similar components would have cost me about $1700+ more. I got last year's model sans pedals so I saved a bunch. I'm used to a much simpler machine, so I don't have the suspension dialed in yet, but it still performs great. The shifting is effortless and the bakes are more than adequate for all but the most extreme conditions (and I weigh 200 lbs). Maybe this bike isn't made in the USA, but at least it's NAFTA friendly. And I preferMy advice: if you want an all mountain bike and any of the SXC platforms meet your price point, go out and get it Now. You're wasting riding days. You won't be disapointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Date Reviewed: February 15, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anything With Lots of Roots | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$3200.00 | | Purchased At: | Whistler Canada | | Strengths: | Perfect all mountain rig. Frame geometry and new stiff rear end make a solid pedaling platform. Fox DHX 4.0 rear shock works great with the pro-pedal feature. No bobbing. I am a 212 pound rider and this bike supports me perfectly. No trouble with the carbon fiber rear triangle. Fox 36 Talas front fork is great. This bike climbs like a goat and rips downhill! I would put it up there with the SC Nomad, but I like it more. | | Weaknesses: | Slightly low end Mavic X317 Disk Rims. Hard to get to the boost valve on the rear shock, but no big deal!! Not happy with any Avid products. The Juicy five brakes squeal like a stuck pig. Recommendation: Switch to Shimano and put decent rims on the bike. | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Slayer 03 (I'm dedicated) | | Bike Setup: | Swapped out the rims to Bontrager Rythm Elite 28 mm With Bontrager Tubeless. Dumped the X-9 Shifters and Deralluer and put on a Shimano Low Normal XT with Shimano shifter pods. Waiting to fill my penny jar to dump the Juicy 5 brakes for a set of new XT Disks. Running 8" rotors front and back(Will switch to 7" in rear) | | Bottom Line: | This bike rocks and every time I ride I am fully stoked. Anyone who climbs a lot and heads downhill needs a bike like this. I gave it 5 Chilis because Rocky Moutanin hit a home run and their customer support is really good (03 Slayer issues). They were also nice to me when I bought this bike 2 July's ago at Crankworx in Whistler. I took one chili off for the value rating because of the Avid Stuff on the bike, which detracts from the quality. Hey Rocky Mountain-How Bout a Free Shirt Cuz I'm So Nice? | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Russell Bowman
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Monica, CA, US
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Sullivan to Farmers to Backbone to J Drop to Squirrel Cage & Back to Car at Sullivan | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | Cynergi | | Strengths: | Everything. | | Weaknesses: | This is an update to below review. I love this bike. However the pivots have super light aluminum bolts that break and your bike CREAKS. I went to performance bicycles where the mechanics replaced the bolts with strong ones mish-mashed from Specialized Enduros and such. The first bolt I broke was "in my face my bike doesn't work" & the gentleman at Performance took an hour and a half replacing (he has hundreds of spare parts & the fit has to be perfect). The second bolt I didn't know had problems but got me back to the bike shop because the CREAKING noise was getting tiresome. It was down by the cranks & required crank removal. It only took an hour or two but he had to get a new bolt from Busy Bee hardware for me the next day. When I broke the first bolt my bike sat in the shop for three weeks and my friends were so pissed they went & got it for me & we took to Performance. Three months later Rocky Mountain finally delivered upgraded replacement bolts that turned out as weak as the originals (yeah, I just spent 3k two weeks earlier & I was gonna not ride my 3k bike for 3 months?). I'm not a hucker and I will admit that my friend with a Nomad has a little creaking and he takes his pivots apart and greases them every once in a while. Nonetheless, I've heard that this is in no way an unusual problem. Many have experienced it. The sharp edges of the pivots seemed to have scored a v in the bolt weakening it till it broke. Is it poor design? No. Is it weak bolts added to a great design? Yes, it seems. | | Similar Products Used: | | | Bike Setup: | | | Bottom Line: | Best bike I've ever had & now that I've fixed its only problem, I'm set, possibly for life. I even got a Rocky Mountain jersey off eBay from some guy in Australia. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Fair Oaks, CA
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | River Rat Mountain Bikes | | Strengths: | --Handling--
The LC2R Suspension: Keeps the center of gravity low in the frame making qwick tweaks and turns a snap. I Have my rear shock at about 10 PSI over body weight and it works great for me.
Custom Easton tubing: Tubes are a mostly overlooked componenet when looking for a bicycle, this setup underscores the importance of high quality tubing. Each tube is custom cut and butted for every size and make of frame. What this means to you, as a bike rider, is that when you are leaned out over that turn you usually brake on it has the frame has the rigidity to hold your line so you dont have to scrub speed anymore.
Fox 36: Steering Precision. Enough said. i Keep it at about 15 PSI under bodyweight.
--Suspension--
Fox DHX: The DHX is a sweet little deal. With the Propedal you're able to tune any noticable bob out of the rear end.
Fox 36: Legendary, enough said.
Rocky's LC2R: The suspension keeps the rear wheel glued to the ground. Super plush and efficiant, what more could you ask for? Keep in mind though it rides more like a freeride bike than a XC.
--Components--
The Sram shifting set is much more solid than the compareable Shimano system. Sram claims that this is because of they "ESP" a 1:1 acuation ratio. that they mean by this is that the cable is pulled the same distance as the derailleur pulleys move. Shimano uses a 2:1 ratio where the pulleys more twice as much as the cable. Another notable thing is that the construction of the sram shifter is much more simple than the shimano. less widgets to break means less broken shifters, right?
Race Face Atlas: The Deus crank, except, its lifts weights now. its sweet.
Juicy Five Breaks: They work well. They are going to be the most freindly brake to the home mechanic because of their bleeding system. I eventually replaced them with Hope Mono Mini's for more modulation and at a weight savings of 44g. | | Weaknesses: | Wheels: The Mavic wheelset is heavy and not as stiff as the bike needs. i replaced them with a White Industries/DT Swiss Set. I shaved 866g with the swap and the bikes rolling resistance was halved.
Tires: Spring for Some Kenda Nevegals they a bit more heavy but they are extremely consistant and they roll as well as the Mibros. | | Similar Products Used: | | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC
-Wheels
DT Swiss 4.3D
DT Revoloution 1.8/1.4
White Industries M16
Rebuild with Labrynth Seal Berings
-Componenets
Sram PG990 Cassette
Sram X.O Rear Derailleur
Sram X.9 Shifter Set
Sram X Gen F. Derailleur
Hope Mono Mini Brakes 170mm
Easton EC 90 CNT Bar Hi-Rise
Easton EC 90 CNT Post
Race Face Atlas Stem 110mm
WTB Laser V Saddle | | Bottom Line: | The Bike is the perfect all-day, all-mountain ride. I'ts light enough to haul up the side of a mountain, strong enough to unleash on the way down.
It gets four chilis for Value because of the rims and tires. Some may compare to Kona for value, the Slayer is a hand built boutique bicycle, completely different standard than the Kona. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lande Edmiston
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Fernie! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Geometry is amazing for a downhill capable bike with XC roots. Talas fork rocks. Atlas cranks are truly amazing. | | Weaknesses: | IRC Mibros are a poor addition to such a great piece of machinery. Could use a wider rim for a wider tire for use on downhills and freerides. | | Similar Products Used: | Scott Ransom 30, Kona Coilair, Norco Six One, Trek Fuel | | Bike Setup: | Added platform pedals and Bashguard otherwise stock bike. Parts are pretty high end minus the Tires. | | Bottom Line: | Great All-Mtn bike. You won't be dissapointed. Performs as good as it looks! XC or Downhill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Crusty
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Store | | Strengths: | Quality components, great control, really nice looking bike! | | Weaknesses: | Tires | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Dawg, Specialized Big Hit 2 | | Bike Setup: | Factory | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike because it's the best looking bike I ever seen. It also happen to perform really well and love it when not too people own it. Tires suck though. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T
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from Black Hills, SD
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Black moose | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$ | | Purchased At: | Rushmore Mtn Sports | | Strengths: | Great climber. I was shocked that a 6" bike can climb this well. It feels light for such a big bike. Hand made in Canada.
Not everyone has one . (Nomad) | | Weaknesses: | The saddle sucks. Xm 317 rims are trash . When coupled with the horrible IRC Mibros you are asking for dents. Putting air in pro pedal resevoir is a pain. It creaks a bit . I cant find where. | | Similar Products Used: | | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money. All of the probs can be be fixed easily. This bike climbs well and descends well. A true all mountain rig. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Russell Bowman
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Monica, California
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Sullivan Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$3059.00 | | Purchased At: | Cynergi | | Strengths: | No pedal bob geometry and the Propedal Fox rear shock make this bike climb perfectly. The modified single pivot sold me as it's exactly what I want -that lively "pop" single pivots give. The 4-bar designs absorb a bit off jumps which can be good for people who just want a the trail flattened out. I, on the other hand, like to soar. | | Weaknesses: | IRC Mibro tires may be the worst tire ever made as Mountain Biking Magazine said in their best of the year review on the cross country version of this bike (which has the same tires). Not only do they visually bulge between every knobby at proper tire pressure, I landed a jump with a rocky landing and I ripped a hole in the tire like I was opening a bag of potato chips. The tube popped so suddenly it was like one listening to one of those fireworks spinning around. But who rides a new bike with the original tires? I immediately put a 2.5 in the front (should've done a new 2.3 in the rear too). The stem was also too long making steering goofy (albeit good for long distance if you're a cross country only weenie ) but that's more personal preference. | | Similar Products Used: | Tested the Nomad, the Specialized Enduro Expert, the Giant Reign, and a couple of others -like I said, I like the single pivot. | | Bike Setup: | Immediately put Syncros Mental Magnesium platforms pedals, Syncros Gain handlebar, Syncros rims, WTB Pure seat on the bike because they are all powder coated or colored white to match the bike -the white looks awesome with the silver and black. On the non-vanity side of things I put a 50mm Easton stem on (it's the only 50mm they had at the shop) and the bike suddenly became an extension of my body. | | Bottom Line: | I can't stop staring at my bike -it's so beautiful! My friend calls it the PK Ripper of mountain bikes because of the square frame. I did an uphill steeper than anything I've ever done before (the single track off the fire road going to the lone Oak tree above the Kenter Canyon jumps) and I've done bigger jumps at Kenter whoops than I've done on my Santa Cruz Bullit probably becuase this bike is so much lighter and the suspension is so perfect. I've owned so many bikes and yet this is the most satisified I've been yet. Five and Five becuase it would have cost me over $5k to put the Nomad I was planning on together with Atlas cranks etc - I can't believe they did it for me! With a single pivot even... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Karl
a Weekend Warrior
from Orange County
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$ | | Purchased At: | 3500 | | Strengths: | Frame! Suspension | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Ellsworth Moment, Intense 6.6, Turner, etc... | | Bike Setup: | Stock, Fox Talas 36 rocks! No need to change anything. | | Bottom Line: | This bike absolutely rails! Low center of balance/gravity means really fast low sweeping turns, great handling. The frame is amazingly stiff, and the bike is great for all around riding. Climbs well and decends better. Fun, fun ride. Highly recommended. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Dunphy
a Cross Country Rider
from Buena Vista Co USA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Monarch Crest, Colorado Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$ | | Purchased At: | The Trail Head BV Colorado | | Strengths: | Great all around bike. All mountain is the best description. Uphill, downhill, drops, waterbars. Just fun in all aspects. I can see that the Monarch Crest trail in Colorado will be fantasitic on this bike. It works in all areas well. | | Weaknesses: | Not sure yet, has not disappointed me yet on the trails that are clear in the 4 mile area of Buena Vista. (Almost year round riding) Need to make a trip to Fruita, Moab. | | Similar Products Used: | Ibis MOJO, Yeti | | Bike Setup: | Factory setup. Talus 36, Sram, juicy 7 ect. | | Bottom Line: | Love this bike. Great climbing, high speed cornering, drops etc. I have the IBIS Mojo also, the IBIS is on E-bay. The Slayer SXC is suited for my style of riding. I tend to crash everyonce in a while. :o) Great welds, hand built in North America. The great folks in Candada do a great job eh. Who should buy this bike...anybody that likes to have fun on the trails. All mountain is a great description. Climbs, high speed cornering, water bar jumping, rocky downhill. I may kill myself on this bike, but I will go out with a smile. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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