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PL ATFORM MANUAL
SLAYER CARBON
Rider:
Thomas Vanderham
Photo:
Margus Riga
Location:
Kamloops

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  • Page 1 PL ATFORM MANUAL Rider: Thomas Vanderham Photo: Margus Riga Location: Kamloops SLAYER CARBON...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Shrediquette Getting to know your bike Basic set-up Shock eyelet bearing Shock set-up Ride-4 Critical dimensions Pro tips & tricks Exploded view Full list of parts Small-parts kits Warranty information Photo: Margus Riga Location:...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    For those who like to fine tune their ride before they shred, we kept the RIDE 4™ adjustment system to allow for further geometry and ride feel customization. Rocky Mountain led the original freeride movement, and the Slayer continues the legacy of shredding.
  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Bike

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Getting to know your bike GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BIKE Technical details • Designed to shred hard, the Slayer’s reinforced carbon • The result is a sensitive yet supportive feeling platform front triangle means it’s bike park tough and ready for big that’s dialed in for bottom out resistance with both coil and mountain charging.
  • Page 5: Basic Set-Up

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Basic set-up & Shock eyelet bearing BASIC SET-UP SHOCK EYELET BEARING There are several variables that can be manipulated to Service fine-tune the set-up of your suspension. These are some Your frame is equipped with cartridge bearings in the rear basic guidelines to get you in the ballpark, and you should eyelet, allowing for better small-bump compliance.
  • Page 6: Shock Set-Up

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Shock set-up SHOCK SET-UP STANDARD SET UP / 35% SAG BOTTOM OUT CONTROL / FIRM RIDE / 25% SAG SLAYER 27.5 SLAYER 29 Air springs offer more bottom out resistance by nature. To match the bottom out force of an air shock, use the coil weights RIDER STEEL STEEL...
  • Page 7: Critical Dimensions

    Max tire size: 27.5: 27.5 x 2.6 Brake standard: 29: 29 x 2.6 180 mm post mount Hardware: Max rotor: Rocky Mountain 203 mm Shock dimensions: bearing eyelets 230 x 65mm Rear hub spacing: Boost 148 mm Chain guide standard:...
  • Page 8: Pro Tips & Tricks

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Pro tips & tricks & Exploded view PRO TIPS & TRICKS • When tuning your suspension, write down your settings • When replacing shift or post housing, you can use so you can refer back to them. Better yet, use an online a RockShox reverb tool to simply pull a new piece of spreadsheet on your phone! housing right into place, without disturbing the inner...
  • Page 9: Full List Of Parts

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Full list of parts FULL LIST OF PARTS Please refer to the small-parts kits available for purchase. There are several kits that can help you maintain your bike for maximum trail performance: https://shop.bikes.com/collections/parts These are available from your local dealer and on www.bikes.com. ITEM PART NO.
  • Page 10 Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Full list of parts ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION TORQUE (NM) INSTALLATION NOTES HT PORT COVER, 1800003 HT PLASTIC PORT COVER, M4, RIGHT RIGHT LINK 1090020 2020 SLAYER 27 LINK PROTECTOR 370001 DOWNTUBE PROTECTOR PROTECTOR 370002 TAILGATE PROTECTOR PROTECTOR 370003 CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR...
  • Page 11: Small-Parts Kits

    Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Small-parts kits SMALL-PARTS KITS Please refer to the small-parts kits available for purchase. There are several kits that can help you maintain your bike for maximum trail performance: https://shop.bikes.com/collections/parts These are available from your local dealer and on www.bikes.com ITEM PART NO.
  • Page 12 Slayer Carbon Platform Manual Small-parts kits ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1810019 BIKE PROTECTION KIT SLAYER 2020 PROTECTOR 370002 TAILGATE PROTECTOR PROTECTOR 370001 DOWNTUBE PROTECTOR PROTECTOR 370003 CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR PROTECTOR 370004 SEATSTAY PROTECTOR 1810020 CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR 2020 PROTECTOR 370003 CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR 1817011 AXLE KIT BOOST AXLE, REAR...
  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    All warranty and after-sale service must be handled by the authorized dealer who sold the complete bicycle or frame. We cover your Rocky Mountain frame for defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase of your new Rocky Mountain bicycle according to the frame material and the type of use.
  • Page 14 • Extreme or improper use of your Rocky Mountain bicycle warranty as outlined in the Warranty Table. It is important to...
  • Page 15 Saint-Georges, QC G6A 1A1 Canada T. 604-980-9938 F. 604-980-9975 T. 1-800-663-2512 F. 1-800-570-8356 Rocky Mountain, its logo and other trade names are used by Rocky Mountain. Some technologies on Rocky Mountain products are patented or patent pending © 2019 Rocky Mountain®...

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