The 2008 Slayer SXC is the first bike in the “Super Cross Country” category. Its lightweight Rocky Mountain FORM tube set, Asymmetrical chainstays, and carbon fiber seatstays make this epic adventure bike an outstanding climbing machine. The SXC’s compact suspension design incorporates and efficient pedaling platform that is extremely responsive to ground forces. This bike devours corners and inspires confidence thanks to its low center of gravity and fine-tuned geometry. The Slayer SXC – one bike for any trail. Where will it take you?
See a review of the Slayer SXC 90 on Pink Bike.
Specifications:
| Frame and size | Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 90 (Silver) •160mm of travel •7005 Aluminum and Carbon Seat Stays •18″ Frame |
| Rear Shock | Fox DHX 5.0 Air •235lbs in the main chamber •180lbs in the boost •bottom out at full ret. •max pro pedal •6 detents in from full ret on the rebound |
| Fork | 2008 Fox TALAS II RC2 •20 mm Axle with tool free removal •100, 130 and 160mm Travel adjustment •Rebound and High/Low Compression Adjustments •Air Spring |
| Headset | FSA Orbit Cartridge 1 1/8″ |
| Crankarms | Race Face Atlas, 175 mm in Black |
| Chainrings | Race Face 22/32/44 |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face 68/73mm |
| Pedals | Crankbrothers Candy Clipless |
| Chain | SRAM PC971 9-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-980 11-32T 9 speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.0 Mid-Cage |
| Shifter Cable/Housing | Stock |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X.0 Front and Rear |
| Handlebar | Race Face Atlas Low Rise OS (31.8mm) •27″ width |
| Stem | Race Face Deus 1 1/8″ OS Clamp (31.8mm) •90mm reach |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock on Grip |
| Brakes | Avid Juicy 7 with 6″ rotors |
| Front Wheel | Mavic Crossmax ST 20mm TA |
| Rear Wheel | Mavic Crossmax ST 135mm with Quick release |
| Tires | Hutchinson Piranha UST 2.3 |
| Tubes | UST |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Chromo |
| Seatpost | Race Face Deus XC 30.9mm |
