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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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