Rocky mountain altitude 770 msl mountain bike 2015 full suspension mtb. Rocky mountain thunderbolt carbon 90 bc edition 2019. The fork is a fox f100 air fork with remote lockout. Route all the cables through the frame and appropriate grommets at the head tube and seat tube see images below. The transition to winter is inevitable and will be welcomed when the time comes, but this is the season when we just want to squeeze in a few more epic trail rides before we break out. As i would find out, the 2015 altitude 770 msl actually delivers a little bit of both bike park and trail sled all draped in 27. Jun 14, 2017 for several years, the altitude stood alone at the top of their heap as the longest travel trail bike in rocky mountain s lineup. The combination of 650b wheels, a comfortable cockpit, smart component selections, and an impressive range of adjustability make it a good fit for a pretty large range of riders.
Built from form custombutted aluminum around rocky mountains ride9 adjustable geometry, the altitude is versatile and tunable for your riding style. Rocky mountain altitude 750 mountain bike 2016 out of stock. When we first inquired about setting up a test, they were eager to put us onto the rally edition of the altitude. Rocky mountain bikes 2015 rocky mountain altitude 750 27. Rocky mountains altitude 790 msl is a well thoughtout ride for the allday adventurer. Rocky mountain altitude 770 msl 2016 bible of bike tests duration. For several years, the altitude stood alone at the top of their heap as the longest travel trail bike in rocky mountains lineup. Rocky mountain altitude 750 mountain bike 2016 full suspension mtb. The technology has been such a success for rocky mountain, that it was a nobrainer to use them on 20 altitude. Almost exactly four weeks ago, rocky mountain unloaded the brand new 2018 altitude on us, which featured an entirely new frame and geometry package designed to send the performance of its mid.
Im looking at purchasing a 2014 rocky mountain altitude 750 msl. Test rocky mountain altitude 790 msl rally edition. Aug 24, 2012 the top of the line altitude 790 msl features kashimacoated fox suspension and a sram x0 drivetrain hung on a carbon frame. Your frame should be able to handle a 160 no problem, but the geo changes may or may not make it feel worse subjective to your riding style.
There will be three carbon models available in the uk from early june. Shimanos slx is the brake of choice on the 750 msl. Id love to see it be a 29er, but im assuming rocky will stick with 27. The result is not only one of the stiffest and lightest trail bikes on the market. Very excited to be riding with rocky mountain for 2016. Ride9 system adjustable geometry and suspension rate price.
My 29er trail bike is a large with htt length 634mm. New bike 2015 rocky mountain altitude 750, a few questions. If it is difficult to slide the foam tube on the cables, pour a small amount of isopropyl alcohol down the foam tube to lubricate it before sliding it on the. Jan 14, 2016 rockys altitude 770 has 150 millimeters of travel suspending the rear wheel of its featherylight 5. Designed around the ride 9 system, which is also available on the instinct 29ers, its a 150mm travel trail bike with several distinct personalities. I would worry more about setting it up correctly for you, than trying to replace it with a pike. With 10mm more travel, a burlier fork, ride 9 adjustable geometry, and a new carbon frame, the 20 altitude is a positive step for rockys trail bike. The frame has rocky mountains patented angular contact bushing system in the pivots for a lighter and stiffer setup. Bike stowe to visit local mechanical wizard dave clifford.
Rocky mountain altitude 790 msl re frame 2017 tuckers. Vertex carbon 20122017 element rsl and alloy 29 20122016 slayer 20122014 slayer ss 202014 instinct 202016 pipeline 2017 altitude 202016 thunderbolt alloy 730 to 770 wo ride9 20142015 thunderbolt msl 20152017 thunderbolt alloy 730 to. This, paired with a 160mil fork, puts it unapologetically at the ride far, rip big trails end of the spectrum. Other than the sram nx equipped 730 msl, all the rest of the completes use shimano 1x drivetrains with the 1146t cassette and raceface cranks and narrow wide rings. Also, the frame is perfectly built, like the rest of rm frames. Mar 23, 2015 with roots deeplyplanted in vancouvers north shore, rocky prides itself in making bikes that will shine at the whistler bike park or in the bc bike race. Boasting a carbon fiber frame, a burly front end mated to a 150mm rear end with bar mounted lockout and an impressive spec, it definitely caught our eye. The 20 version bears an entirely new frame configured around the smoothlink design that debuted on the element a few years ago.
The top of the line altitude 790 msl features kashimacoated fox suspension and a sram x0 drivetrain hung on a carbon frame. Tested rocky mountain altitude rally edition mtbmag. The rocky mountain altitude, however has the right blend to do both and more. The altitude 790 msl is rocky mountains first foray into the tweener wheel size and the culmination of a lot of new technology. My problem is to do with the horizontal top tube length. The rocky mountain altitude is an adept allround bike more than capable on the up but it really shines on the down.
Bikes like the rocky mountain altitude 750 help us appreciate every moment the fall weather holds on thus allowing one more day of riding in steamboat springs. Available in four msl builds, the 790, 770, 750, and 730 from top left, clockwise completes will join the 790 msl the only frame option. Rocky mountain s altitude 790 msl is a well thoughtout ride for the allday adventurer. Must read warning, replace abc bushings before they are. Rocky mountain made the link 15% stiffer, and gave it bc2 pivots with grease ports for easier maintenance. Rocky mountains altitude 750 has a knack for climbing, dexterity for descending and an aptitude for awesomeness. Rocky mountain full suspension mountain bikes for sale. Buy a huge range of new and used rocky mountain full suspension mountain bikes, from americas no. Rocky mountain does make a smart selection when it comes to the stem, though, fitting the altitude lineup with short 60 70mm stems all around. Rocky mountain altitude 790 msl re frame 2017 tuckers cycle inn. May 25, 2017 almost exactly four weeks ago, rocky mountain unloaded the brand new 2018 altitude on us, which featured an entirely new frame and geometry package designed to send the performance of its mid.
Decouvrez le test vtt rocky mountain altitude 750 msl 2014. Much imitated but never surpassed, the altitude pushes the envelope of what a modern trail bike is capable of. The altitude htt length in large is only 605 mm and in fact the xl is only 630 mm. The rocky mountain altitude series has several unique features such as 76degree seat angle, straight up geometry and bio. Rocky mountain pipeline bike test mountain bike action. Rocky mountain altitude 770 msl mountain bike 2015 out of. Rocky mountains ride9 system allows riders to finetune their geometry and suspension characteristics. With the new altitude line, rocky mountain has come into the mid travel market with guns blazing. Rocky mountain didnt fiddle around the edges when it rebooted the altitude. Im a bit tentative on the descent and i definitely dont need a 160 mm travel bike so im looking to get rid of this nearly brand new ride for something a little more xcish.
Rockys altitude 770 has 150 millimeters of travel suspending the rear wheel of its featherylight 5. Altitude buy or sell mountain bikes in canada kijiji. Of all the elements we have sold in our four stores that deal rocky mountain not to mention that almost 100% of our ownership group rides an rsl or msl carbon bike this is the only linkage we have seen worn in this manner. The slayer was on sabbatical for a little while, so if you wanted an aggressive rocky, you ran the 150mm platform, whether you raced enduro or frorode on trails. Results for rocky mountain pinkbike buysell search. I have a 2012 rocky mountain element team rsl up for auction.
Use a foam tube on each cable routed through the down tube of the frame. The pipeline has enough travel to get rowdy and drop into sections instead of rolling them. Oct 27, 2017 rocky mountain altitude 770 msl 2016 bible of bike tests duration. Decouvrez le test vtt rocky mountain altitude 790 msl 20. Hello, i just wanted some opinions on a bike i can a chance to purchase. Rocky mountain altitude 750 mountain bike 2016 out of. Rocky mountain altitude 750 galleryshares please login to leave a comment. With roots deeplyplanted in vancouvers north shore, rocky prides itself in making bikes that will shine at the whistler bike park or in the bc bike race. Rocky mountain altitude 750 mls 2015 fox float 150mm. The frame has rocky mountain s patented angular contact bushing system in the pivots for a lighter and stiffer setup. Rocky mountain pipeline bike test mountain bike action magazine. Rocky mountain altitude 770 msl mountain bike 2015 out. I would run 180mm front and rear to keep the speed the bike is capable of in check when needed.
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