Rocky Mountain SLAYER RIDE-4 User manual

2020 Slayer
This guide introduces the geometry of the 2020 Rocky
Mountain Slayer. It describes each of the RIDE-4 positions,
and provides setup information for riders, mechanics, and
suspension professionals.
RIDE-4 setup guide

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2RIDE-4 setup guide RIDE-4 System / Setup Tips / Geometry Information
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders
to quickly ne tune their geometry with a pair
of Allen keys. Four congurations are possible
thanks to a rotating chip.
Geometry setup is a complex artform with huge variables in rider style, preference, terrain,
and ability. We do recommend the use of professional services, but we also believe that
learning to dial in your own bike is the best way to fully understand its performance.
When adjusting your RIDE-4 position, make gradual, incremental changes, take notes, and
be methodical. Don’t adjust in a hurry before a big ride. Take your time and enjoy the process.
The Slayer received an all-new frame for 2020. The updated geometry retains a fairly steep seat-tube angle, while the reach has been extended and the
head-tube angle has been slackened. We kept the BB drop neutral and the rear centre quite short to improve cornering, and shortened the seat-tube lengths
to make room for the next generation of longer dropper posts.
Rider Rémi Gauvin
Photo Margus Riga
Location Vancouver Island, BC
RIDE4 SYSTEM SETUP TIPS
GEOMETRY INFORMATION

3RIDE-4 setup guide Ter ms
Reach (R)
Reach is the horizontal distance measured from the bottom bracket to
the head tube. It determines how the bike ts while the rider is standing
up. Shorter reach makes the bike more agile and playful. Longer reach
provides a roomier cockpit.
Seat Tube Angle (STA)
Seat tube angle is the angle from the ground to the seat tube, measured
from bottom bracket to top of the extended seatpost. Steeper seat tube
angles put the rider in a more powerful pedaling and climbing position,
but too steep will cause awkward pedaling and steering dynamics.
Bottom Bracket Drop (BBD)
Bottom bracket drop is how far below the height of the axles your bottom
bracket is. More bottom bracket drop means a lower bottom bracket,
which is critical in determining your centre of gravity. More bottom bracket
drop (lower bottom bracket) makes cornering easier and increases the
feeling of being “in” the bike, while less bottom bracket drop (higher
bottom bracket) makes it easier to avoid pedal strikes.
Head Tube Angle (HTA)
Head tube angle is the angle from the ground to the fork. A slacker head
tube angle allows the bike to plow over obstacles more easily, while a
steeper head tube angle makes the bike respond faster to steering input.
TERMS

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4RIDE-4 setup guide 2020 Slayer RIDE-4 Position 1
HTA Head Tube Angle (deg)
STA Seat Tube Angle (deg)
STL Seat Tube Length (mm)
TTH Top Tube Horizontal (mm)
HTL Head Tube Length (mm)
RC Rear Centre (mm)
BBD Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)
SH Standover Height (mm)
WB Wheelbase (mm)
RReach (mm)
SStack (mm)
2020 SLAYER RIDE4 POSITIONS
POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4
Slack
Slayer 27.5” (180mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
SM 63.9° 75.4° 380 574 90 431 18 806 1180 419 595
MD 63.9° 75.4° 420 598 95 431 18 806 1205 444 600
LG 63.9° 75.4° 460 624 110 431 18 806 1234 469 614
XL 63.9° 75.4° 480 660 125 431 18 806 1273 494 627
Slayer 29” (170mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
MD 63.8° 75.8° 420 600 95 443 34 830 1220 462 622
LG 63.8° 75.8° 445 628 110 443 34 830 1249 469 635
XL 63.8° 75.8° 480 657 125 443 34 830 1286 492 649
Neutral

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5RIDE-4 setup guide 2020 Slayer RIDE-4 Position 2
HTA Head Tube Angle (deg)
STA Seat Tube Angle (deg)
STL Seat Tube Length (mm)
TTH Top Tube Horizontal (mm)
HTL Head Tube Length (mm)
RC Rear Centre (mm)
BBD Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)
SH Standover Height (mm)
WB Wheelbase (mm)
RReach (mm)
SStack (mm)
2020 SLAYER RIDE4 POSITIONS
POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4
Slack
Slayer 27.5” (180mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
SM 64.2° 75.7° 380 573 90 430 14 807 1179 422 593
MD 64.2° 75.7° 420 597 95 430 14 807 1204 447 598
LG 64.2° 75.7° 460 623 110 430 14 807 1233 472 612
XL 64.2° 75.7° 480 659 125 430 14 807 1272 497 625
Slayer 29” (170mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
MD 64.1° 76.1° 420 599 95 442 30 831 1219 466 619
LG 64.1° 76.1° 445 627 110 442 30 831 1248 471 632
XL 64.1° 76.1° 480 656 125 442 30 831 1285 496 646
Neutral

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6RIDE-4 setup guide 2020 Slayer RIDE-4 Position 3
HTA Head Tube Angle (deg)
STA Seat Tube Angle (deg)
STL Seat Tube Length (mm)
TTH Top Tube Horizontal (mm)
HTL Head Tube Length (mm)
RC Rear Centre (mm)
BBD Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)
SH Standover Height (mm)
WB Wheelbase (mm)
RReach (mm)
SStack (mm)
2020 SLAYER RIDE4 POSITIONS
POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4
NeutralSlack
Slayer 27.5” (180mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
SM 64.5° 76° 380 573 90 430 10 809 1178 425 591
MD 64.5° 76° 420 597 95 430 10 809 1203 450 596
LG 64.5° 76° 460 622 110 430 10 809 1232 475 610
XL 64.5° 76° 480 658 125 430 10 809 1271 500 623
Slayer 29” (170mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
MD 64.5° 76.5° 420 598 95 442 25 832 1218 470 616
LG 64.5° 76.5° 445 626 110 442 25 832 1247 475 629
XL 64.5° 76.5° 480 655 125 442 25 832 1284 500 643

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HTA Head Tube Angle (deg)
STA Seat Tube Angle (deg)
STL Seat Tube Length (mm)
TTH Top Tube Horizontal (mm)
HTL Head Tube Length (mm)
RC Rear Centre (mm)
BBD Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)
SH Standover Height (mm)
WB Wheelbase (mm)
RReach (mm)
SStack (mm)
2020 SLAYER RIDE4 POSITIONS
POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4
Slack
Slayer 27.5” (180mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
SM 64.8° 76.3° 380 572 90 429 6 811 1177 428 589
MD 64.8° 76.3° 420 596 95 429 6 811 1202 453 594
LG 64.8° 76.3° 460 621 110 429 6 811 1231 478 608
XL 64.8° 76.3° 480 658 125 429 6 811 1270 503 621
Slayer 29” (170mm fork)
HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S
MD 64.8° 76.8° 420 595 95 441 18 833 1215 473 614
LG 64.8° 76.8° 445 623 110 441 18 833 1244 478 627
XL 64.8° 76.8° 480 652 125 441 18 833 1281 503 641
Neutral

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