Rocky Mountain SLAYER Park Edition vs. Whistler Bike Park

Introduced back in 2001, the Slayer has long been Rocky's aggressive, freeride, and big mountain bike. The latest version, released in June, maintains the same send-it mentality with an emphasis on durability, adjustability, and descending prowess.
To pay homage to the hard-charging lineage of the Slayer, we decided to test the lone downhill bike in the Slayer lineup. Retailing for $4,600, the Park 30 build is geared toward bike park riders looking for a bulletproof bike that'll withstand summers of abuse. So what better way to put the Slayer through its paces on a wide variety of proper trails than a week riding the Whistler Bike Park? A tall ask for any bike; find out how the Slayer held up and performed!
#mtb #rockymountainbikes #whistlerbikepark
0:00 Intro
1:08 2023 Slayer Frame Details
4:24 Sizing
Geometry Adjustments
7:16 Suspension Setup
7:59 Suspension Performance
10:11 Descending Performance
11:34 Build Kit Analysis
11:38 SRAM G2 RE Brake Performance
12:53 RockShox Boxxer Select Performance
13:30 SRAM GX 7-speed Drivetrain Performance
14:05 - RaceFace ARC 30 Wheel Performance
14:35 - Durability of the Slayer
15:21 - What’s The Bottom Line?

[@outsidefootdab4878]

As for a descending type bike. I don't know why manufacturers still put 170 or 175mm cranks on their bikes. Bikes are so low shorter is better. Even if you are a tall person shorter cranks are better. There is virtually no power difference in pedaling between different size cranks. And It's been proven.

[@ROSE-by5su]

But there are difference in body positions idk but some riders like Paul Aston tried them out. It’s not about pedaling it’s about how you stand in the bike descending

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Looks the perfect rig to me! No need to splash out 💦

[@lightningshredder5605]

Bike looks awesome! I cant justify having a park specific bike as I dont visit a bike park that often. Things I would do to my bike to suit the bikepark: -Change to mullet with a strong 27.5 wheel. -change spring from 500 to 550 -Put beefier tyres on. -Remove the gears and dropperpost.

[@Eganize]

Built up a custom c90-ish and whoosh, it rips. Hoping to slap a 40 on it next year and have it be full DH race mode and see how it handles.

[@M47H383R7]

Slapped a Super Deluxe Air on mine with a Renthal 30mm bar and Spank 45mm stem. Threw the 220mm rotor out back because nobody needs the extra power up front. Been a blast all summer.

[@bimfred]

“…*slack* position gave me exactly what….”

[@tomassanesson902]

Sooo awesome epik cool bike and trail video

[@pwn3d_d1rt]

Just bought a A30 (Not park) and can't wait to rip when winter in Alberta finally ends lol. Just curious, what size water bottle do you have on there?

[@freezydmx7820]

What y'all would recommend? I want full suspension bike the budget is like 1500-2500.

[@CoCoNuT-dq7ez]

Doesn't exist

[@freezydmx7820]

@@CoCoNuT-dq7ez even second hand ?

[@CoCoNuT-dq7ez]

@freezydmx7820 if you want to go second hand (correct option) make sure the seller is willing to meet you at a bike shop to have them see if the frame is worn-out or cracked. ESPECIALLY in that price range

[@freezydmx7820]

@@CoCoNuT-dq7ez I'm thinking about buying second hand Specialized Status or Yt Jeffsy or Izzo.

[@TheDudeRides38]

Go to pinkbike bro

[@velitiede]

G2 brakes? Bruh

[@shaunschneeberger6301]

How heavy are you

[@seany2345]

I just bought my yeti sb165 brand new for $4499... think I'll pass on a rocky mountain for $4599 lolol

[@walterreyes3722]

I hear ya I can’t believe it’s that much it’s not even spec out that good. I love the bike. But YT has a sale on their YT TUES for 3500. You get really good value parts XO1 drivetrain code rsc brakes and Ohlins suspension. It’s insane

[@OneFreeMan17]

Greed

[@topchoice1621]

I love Rocky Mountain bikes but not this one

[@bphif3]

never understood why rockys park build on the slayer is basically a bullshit rental fleet spec