This bike is a great addition to the full on enduro category and is built to take on everything up to and including lift served runs and all day big mountain climbs. Editor's Note: Once again, Mtbr welcomes longtime forum member Kent Robertson to the front page. Kent - or KRob - has been riding...

The Enduro World Series was first held in 2013. That doesn't seem like a long time ago, but that series was won (and hotly contested) on 26" wheels. Crazy, right? Since then, we've been introduced to a number of new technologies, including boost, metric shocks, electronic drivetrains, plus...

Lowdown: Dakine Slayer Knee Pads Heretofore best known for its apparel, Dakine has entered the bike protection game. The Hood River, Oregon-based company's new line-up includes the heavier weight, gravity focused Hellion knee pads, Seeker 15L protective backpack, and the lightweight Slayer...

After over two years of development and testing we are happy to announce that we are making the Slayer Slopestyle available for purchase in 2013 in both complete bike and frame only. The Slayer SS has more R&D ride testing time than any other bike in our history. If we had a nickel for every...

Rocky Mountain's goal for the latest iteration of their famed Slayer bike line was to create a world class All-Mountain/Enduro/DH adventure cycle machine. Easy to pedal, light weight, and fantastic on the downhills. Did they meet these goals? Pros: Pedals surprisingly well for the amount of...

Anyone know if the tires on the stock Slayer are double ply? I cannot tell by the labelling. I would not mine lightening them up a bit. Any suggestions?

I have a 2008 Reign X1 and was thinking of trying an air shock. What is the eye to eye and stroke length on it? Plus, what is a good air shock for it? Thanks, woot?

I have a 2008 Reign X1 and was thinking of trying an air shock. What is the eye to eye and stroke length on it? Plus, what is a good air shock for it? Thanks, woot?