2024 Rocky Mountain Slayer - 'Freeduro/Downduro' Build 16
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Rocky Mountain
Slayer Carbon 29
Started as a C90 build
Frame:
Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 29.
Misc: Started as a C90 build
Rear Shock
FOX
DHX 2
Custom 3D printed adapters to run Öhlins springs
Rear Shock:
FOX DHX 2.
Misc: Custom 3D printed adapters to run Öhlins springs
Fork
Öhlins
DH38 m.1
200mm travel, Forkmods 15mm axle converter kit so I can swap wheels with my other bikes.
Fork:
Öhlins DH38 m.1.
Misc: 200mm travel, Forkmods 15mm axle converter kit so I can swap wheels with my other bikes.
Headset
FSA
Headset:
FSA
Handlebar
Renthal
Fatbar v2
30mm rise, 780mm width
Handlebar:
Renthal Fatbar v2.
Misc: 30mm rise, 780mm width
Stem
Other
Rulezman HV-C1
18mm offset
Stem:
Other Rulezman HV-C1.
Misc: 18mm offset
Grips
ODI
Rogue v2.1 Lock-On
Grips:
ODI Rogue v2.1 Lock-On
Brakes
Shimano
XTR BR-M9120
Brakes:
Shimano XTR BR-M9120
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR M9100
Brake Levers:
Shimano XTR M9100
Shifters
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Shifters:
Shimano XTR 12 speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR 9120
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XTR 9120
Chainguide
OneUp Components
Chainguide:
OneUp Components
Cranks
Race Face
Turbine 170mm
Cranks:
Race Face Turbine 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Ochain
32T Narrow/Wide
Ochain R adjustable spider
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Ochain 32T Narrow/Wide.
Misc: Ochain R adjustable spider
Chain
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Chain:
Shimano XTR 12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR CS-M9101-12
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Shimano XTR CS-M9101-12
Pedals
Burgtec
Penthouse MK5
Pedals:
Burgtec Penthouse MK5
Front Rim
We Are One Composites
Convergence Triad
29", Cushcore Pro
Front Rim:
We Are One Composites Convergence Triad.
Misc: 29", Cushcore Pro
Rear Rim
We Are One Composites
Convergence Triad
27.5", Cushcore Pro
Rear Rim:
We Are One Composites Convergence Triad.
Misc: 27.5", Cushcore Pro
Hubs
DT Swiss
240 S
Hubs:
DT Swiss 240 S
Spokes
DT Swiss
Spokes:
DT Swiss
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai 2.5 DD MaxxGrip
Front Tire:
Maxxis Assegai 2.5 DD MaxxGrip
Rear Tire
Maxxis
DHR II DH
Rear Tire:
Maxxis DHR II DH
Saddle
WTB
Slayer
Saddle:
WTB Slayer
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2 240mm
Seatpost:
OneUp Components Dropper V2 240mm
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2024
Model Year:
2024
Riding Type
Freeride
Riding Type:
Freeride
Weight
37 lb 1 oz (16,811 g)
Weight: 37 lb 1 oz (16,811 g)
Additional Info
This build started off as a bike for riding bike park but I decided to run a dropper post anyway and it ended up really surprising me in terms of how much I just like riding it for everything. It certainly won't win any XC races but the weight turned out quite reasonable and the pedaling position is so comfortable that I don't mind doing big pedal days on it and I find myself grabbing this bike over my dedicated 'enduro' bike more and more. The descending is obviously amazing on this bike!
I was not sure about the crazy Rulezman stem but together with the Dh38 fork with the short 46mm offset crowns it feels surprisingly amazing and is giving me all sorts of thoughts for my enduro bike.
So yeah... not sure what to call this type of bike... 'Super-enduro'? 'Free-duro'? 'Down-duro'? 'Slay-duro'? 'Park-duro'? Maybe we should just call it a modern Freeride bike. 🤪
I have a few more bits and pieces and tweaks coming for this bike but it is already one of the all-time best and most fun bikes I have ever owned and perfect for my neck of the woods!
Additional Info:
This build started off as a bike for riding bike park but I decided to run a dropper post anyway and it ended up really surprising me in terms of how much I just like riding it for everything. It certainly won't win any XC races but the weight turned out quite reasonable and the pedaling position is so comfortable that I don't mind doing big pedal days on it and I find myself grabbing this bike over my dedicated 'enduro' bike more and more. The descending is obviously amazing on this bike!
I was not sure about the crazy Rulezman stem but together with the Dh38 fork with the short 46mm offset crowns it feels surprisingly amazing and is giving me all sorts of thoughts for my enduro bike.
So yeah... not sure what to call this type of bike... 'Super-enduro'? 'Free-duro'? 'Down-duro'? 'Slay-duro'? 'Park-duro'? Maybe we should just call it a modern Freeride bike. 🤪
I have a few more bits and pieces and tweaks coming for this bike but it is already one of the all-time best and most fun bikes I have ever owned and perfect for my neck of the woods!
10/19/2024 6:54pm
View replies to: 2024 Rocky Mountain Slayer - 'Freeduro/Downduro' Build
Comments