RIDE-4™ Setup Guide

2017 Slayer

This guide introduces the geometry of the 2017 Rocky Mountain Slayer. It describes each of the bike’s RIDE-4™ positions, and provides setup information for riders, mechanics, and suspension professionals.

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RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 02RIDE-4 System / Setup Tips / Geometry Information

 RIDE-4™ SYSTEM

The RIDE-4™ adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a pair of Allen keys. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip. We tuned the Slayer’s RIDE-4™ system to adjust geometry while affecting the suspension curve as little as possible. This allows for subtle geometry changes with minimal effect on your shock tune.

2017 Slayer Ride-4™ configuration shown

 SETUP TIPS

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. Keep your shock adjustments in mind, and remember that the suspension curve remains virtually unaffected by the Slayer's RIDE-4™ adjustments.

 GEOMETRY INFORMATION

The Slayer received an all-new frame for 2017. 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 Jesse MelamedPhoto Margus RigaLocation North Vancouver, BC

RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 03Terms

 TERMS

Seat Tube Angle (STA) 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.

Reach (R) is the horizontal distance measured from the bottom bracket to the head tube. It determines how the bike fits while the rider is standing up. Shorter reach makes the bike more agile and playful. Longer reach provides a roomier cockpit.

Bottom Bracket Drop (BBD) 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) 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.

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RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 042017 Slayer RIDE-4 Position 1

HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S

S 64.75° 73.75° 394 577 110 430 15 821 1157 401 604

M 64.75° 73.75° 432 602 125 430 15 821 1185 422 617

L 64.75° 73.75° 471 627 140 430 15 821 1212 444 631

XL 64.75° 73.75° 509 657 155 430 15 821 1245 470 645

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)

R: Reach (mm)

S: Stack (mm)

POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4

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 2017 SLAYER RIDE-4 POSITIONS

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RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 052017 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)

R: Reach (mm)

S: Stack (mm)

POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4

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 2017 SLAYER RIDE-4 POSITIONS

HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S

S 65.1° 74.1° 394 576 110 428 10 821 1156 405 601

M 65.1° 74.1° 432 601 125 428 10 821 1184 426 615

L 65.1° 74.1° 471 626 140 428 10 821 1211 447 628

XL 65.1° 74.1° 509 656 155 428 10 821 1243 474 642

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RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 062017 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)

R: Reach (mm)

S: Stack (mm)

POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4

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 2017 SLAYER RIDE-4 POSITIONS

HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S

S 65.5° 74.5° 394 575 110 427 5 821 1155 409 598

M 65.5° 74.5° 432 600 125 427 5 821 1182 430 612

L 65.5° 74.5° 471 625 140 427 5 821 1210 452 626

XL 65.5° 74.5° 509 655 155 427 5 821 1242 478 639

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RIDE-4 Setup Guide: 2017 Slayer 072017 Slayer RIDE-4 Position 4

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)

R: Reach (mm)

S: Stack (mm)

POSITION 1 POSITION 2 POSITION 3 POSITION 4

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 2017 SLAYER RIDE-4 POSITIONS

HTA STA STL TTH HTL RC BBD SH WB R S

S 65.85° 74.85° 394 574 110 425 0 821 1153 413 596

M 65.85° 74.85° 432 599 125 425 0 821 1181 434 609

L 65.85° 74.85° 471 624 140 425 0 821 1208 455 623

XL 65.85° 74.85° 509 654 155 425 0 821 1240 482 636

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