Rocky Mountain Slayer 50/70 frame question

[basilhayden]

I am looking at what is listed as a 2012 slayer 50 online and the picture of the bike is a stock picture. The top tube on the bike is straight. Did Rocky Mountain make a 2012 slayer frame with a straight top tube? I was under the impression that the 30/50/70 were all the same frame, just different component setups. Maybe the site is using an older model picture? Thanks

[Saddle Up]

It depends on size, the 15" and 16.5" have straight top tubes, 18" and bigger have a curved tube. All versions use the same frame.

[basilhayden]

It depends on size, the 15" and 16.5" have straight top tubes, 18" and bigger have a curved tube. All versions use the same frame.

Thanks. The 18" is considered a Medium, correct? I am 5'7", with a 32" inseam, short torso and long arms for my height. With most bike brands, I am on the low end of a Medium size frame. Any idea if the Medium slayer would work for me without an exact fitting? Thanks for the help.

[Saddle Up]

I'm 5'7" with short torso, normal arm length and I'd go with the 18", if I had to I would shorten the stem 10mm. The 16.5 feels to small to me. With your long arms you should be okay with the 18"

[sand wedge]

I'm also 5'7" but have a 30" inseem and purchased a Slayer 70 small. For me the Fox 36 fork makes the standover clearance on the medium zero and on the small was marginally better. I have found situations where I needed more clearance when loosing my footing. You will have to ask yourself what type of riding you will mainly do. Hucking and jumping through trails, go with the small. Mainly xc type trails, go with the medium so you can stretch out.