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Rocky Mountain Growler 27.5+ hardtail introduced


Rocky Mountain introduces the Growler: A 27,5+ Hardtail with 120mm fork and modern trail geometry, promising a playful ride. Find all the information in the official press release below:

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The Growler takes full advantage of high volume 27.5+ tires and next generation trail geometry for a capable, confident ride. More traction makes short work of scrabbly climbs, more forgiveness helps hold aggressive lines, and intuitive handling keeps the ride playful. Cheers, eh!

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Intended Use: Trail
Front Travel: 120mm
Wheel Size: 27.5+

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RMB 6061 custom alloy balances strength, weight, and value. The heart of every bike is its frame, and this tubing allows us to produce a high quality frame in an economical package. The Growler frame features a threaded BB, tapered Zerostack Headtube and is Reverb Stealth compatible.

Rocky Mountain Growler: Specification & Prices

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Rocky Mountain Growler 750

Frame: Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy
Fork: RockShox Reba RL 120mm
Brake: Sram DB1 180mm
Drivetrain: SRAM NX/GX with 28T chainring
Wheels: Alex XM35 Tubeless Compatible
Tyres: WTB Ranger 3.0. XXS – XS: 26″ / S-XXL: 27.5″
Cockpit: Rocky Mountain AM 760mm with Rocky Mountain 50mm stem
Saddle: WTB Volt
Price: € 1,900

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Rock Mountain Growler 740

Frame: Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy
Fork: Suntour Raidon 32 LO Air 120mm
Brake: Shimano M355
Drivetrain: SRAM NX with 28T chainring
Wheels: Alex XM35 Tubeless Compatible
Tyres: WTB Ranger 3.0. XXS – XS: 26″ / S-XXL: 27.5″
Cockpit: Rocky Mountain AM 760mm with Rocky Mountain 50mm stem
Saddle: WTB Volt
Price: € 1,300

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Rock Mountain Growler 730

Frame: Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy
Fork: Suntour XCM32 Coil 120mm
Brake: Shimano M355
Drivetrain: Shimano Alivio
Wheels: Alex XM35 Tubeless Compatible
Tyres: WTB Ranger 3.0. XXS – XS: 26″ / S-XXL: 27.5″
Cockpit: Rocky Mountain AM 760mm with Rocky Mountain 50mm stem
Saddle: WTB Volt
Price: € 900

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Geometry of the Rocky Mountain Growler

Size XXS XS SM MD LG XL
Seat tube length 343 mm 381 mm 430 mm 457 mm 483 mm 521 mm
Top tube length 535 mm 560 mm 585 mm 610 mm 630 mm 650 mm
Steerer tube 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 105 mm 110 mm 120 mm
Head angle 67° 67° 67° 67° 67° 67°
Seat angle 73° 73° 73° 73° 73° 73°
Chainstays 430 mm 430 mm 440 mm 440 mm 440 mm 440 mm
BB drop 40 mm 40 mm 58 mm 58 mm 58 mm 58 mm
Radstand 1073 mm 1098 mm 1125 mm 1151 mm 1171 mm 1198 mm
Reach 351 mm 375 mm 390 mm 419 mm 438 mm 463 mm
Stack 601 mm 601 mm 618 mm 623 mm 628 mm 638 mm
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You can find more information on the Rocky Mountain Website.


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