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Bringing modern touches to a classic hardtail profile, the Rocky Mountain Growler 40 mountain bike's aggressive ride character delivers confidence while descending or ripping tough trails.
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Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | Rocky Mountain 6061 alloy |
Step-Through | No |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | Suntour Raidon 34 LOR Air Boost 140 mm |
Fork Travel | 140 millimeters |
Crankset | Shimano Deore; 30T; 24 mm spindle; crank length for S & M: 170 mm; crank length for L & XL: 175 mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 |
Shifters | Shimano Deore 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12-speed |
Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT4100 2 piston, resin pads |
Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless; 32H; tubeless compatible (tape/valves/sealant not included) |
Front Hub | Shimano MT410, 15 mm boost |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT410 boost 148 mm |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready; rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6 EXO Tubeless Ready |
Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM; 800 mm width; 25 mm rise; 9 deg. backsweep; 5 deg. upsweep; 31.8 clamp |
Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC; 7 deg. rise; all sizes: 40 mm |
Seat Post | X-Fusion Manic alloy 30.9 mm; XS & S: 125 mm; M: 150 mm; L & XL: 170 mm |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | Rocky Mountain 148 steel |
Pedals | Alloy platform |
Headset | Rocky Mountain ZS44; 56; loose ball bearings; 1-1/2 in. Crown Race |
Chain | Shimano M6100 |
Weight | 31 lbs. 8 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5’2” - 5’7” | 5’6” - 5’10” | 5’9” - 6’2” | 6’1” - 6’6” |
Reach | 425 | 450 | 475 | 500 |
Stack | 630 | 634 | 643 | 652 |
Effective Top Tube | 593 | 620 | 647 | 675 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
Standover Height | 779 | 802 | 804 | 818 |
Head Tube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Wheelbase | 1183 | 1210 | 1239 | 1269 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.