2020 Specialized Enduro vs 2021 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon
The XL is the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon size closest to your S5 Specialized Enduro. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Enduro in S5, the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −11 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Enduro, S5Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro S5 | Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 511mm | 493 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 638mm | 631 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 63.6 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 75.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 431 | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302mm | 1283 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 661 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 15 |
Differences are the Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon minus the Specialized Enduro. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro, 2021 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EnduroRocky Mountain Slayer Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized EnduroS-Works | Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Next | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9120 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Deity | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth 155 | not listed |
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