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Altitude 730
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X7, X5 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is a highly versatile enduro bike praised for its adjustable geometry via the RIDE-9 system, offering a customizable ride that excels in both climbing and descending. Its lightweight carbon frame and high-quality suspension components, like the Fox Float X CTD, provide a smooth and efficient ride. However, some reviews note issues with suspension tuning and frame flex, alongside a high price point.
Adjustable geometry via RIDE-9 system
Lightweight carbon-fiber frame
High-quality suspension components
Excellent pedaling efficiency
Great handling through switchbacks
High price point
Stock Fox suspension tune too linear
Some frame flex
Internal cable routing issues
The Altitude pedals so briskly I never felt compelled, even on the steepest of hills, to switch the Fox CTD rear shock into climb mode.
BIKE MagazineThe new Kashima coated components helped transform the Altitude into the ultimate trail weapon.
BikerumorFew bikes can go straight from the box to the demands of an enduro race or backcountry epics.
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Jun 2022
Where Andrew & Nice Guy Geoff undertake an actual exercise in min-maxing and Norma's 2014 Rocky Mountain Bikes Altitude gets a new lease on life.
Nov 2014
At first glance, I must admit that I was a tad bit disappointed. The hot green striping and electric blue lettering of the Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally instantly brought horrible flashbacks to my first days this past February in my new hometown of Bend, Ore. when my fantastic Denver Broncos took an amazing ride to the Super Bowl and then lost like they were infants.
Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
A great base shape with impressive adjustability, light weight and dream kit build – if you have deep pockets
Aug 2014
Feb 2014 · Saris Mercanti
The Altitude 790 MSL is Rocky Mountain’s first foray into the tweener wheel size and the culmination of a lot of new technology. Designed around the Ride 9 system, which is also available on the Instinct 29ers, it’s a 150mm travel trail bike with several distinct personalities. Over the course of the summer and into …
Jan 2014 · Carina Hildebrandt
 We already tested the Rocky Mountain Altitude last year. At the request of Fred Glo (organizer of the French Enduro Series, co-founder of the Enduro World Series and French distributor for Rocky Mountain), it will come in a “rally edition” in 2014. There is an uncompromising well-trimmed enduro racing bike hiding behind the rather […]
Nov 2013
The 790 MSL is rocky mountain’s top-of-the-line model. It bears a complete carbon-fiber frame that Rocky says weighs just 5.1 pounds. That frame sports ISCG tabs, a 142x12 rear axle and tidy, internal cable routing. Envy-inducing components include a SRAM X0 drivetrain, Avid X0 Trail brakes, a RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post and Kashima-coated Fox suspension. There isn’t a weak link in this chain, but at nearly $7,000, there shouldn’t be.
Apr 2013 · John Shafer
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is all-new for 2013, with 650b / 27.5-inch wheels, 150mm of travel, carbon fiber or aluminum frame options, and adjustable geometry. We took a closer look at it at the annual Sea Otter Classic. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing Internal Shock Remote Routing ISCG05 Tabs RIDE-9™ System Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 27.5 Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Custom Valved Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press Fit GXP |
| Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | Race Face 6° x 60-70mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 710mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC |
| Seatpost | Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | SRAM S1000 170-175mm 36/22T 10spd |
| Shifters | SRAM X5 Triggers 2x10spd |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 10spd |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 3 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 3 |
| Rims | Wheeltech Inferno 25 27.5 by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Wheeltech AM Sealed 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Wheeltech AM Sealed 12 x 142mm E Thru |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Folding 27.5 x 2.35\" |
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Last updated April 14
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