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Altitude 730
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,849| Weight | 30.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion SWEEP |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, 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 celebrated for its aggressive geometry, adjustable Ride-9 system, and exceptional downhill performance, making it a standout in the enduro category. Its suspension, particularly with Fox components, offers a plush and tunable ride, though some reviews note chassis flex and suspension tuning issues. The bike's versatility and no-compromise trail performance are frequently highlighted, alongside its capability to handle technical descents with confidence.
Adjustable Ride-9 geometry for fine-tuning
Aggressive geometry enhancing downhill performance
Plush and tunable Fox suspension
Versatile and capable in technical terrain
Lightweight construction with durable components
Chassis flex noted in some models
Suspension tuning can be too linear for some preferences
Internal cable routing may be cumbersome
Some pedal bob in certain gears
The sum of all the parts on the Altitude is one of the most-capable, no-compromise trail bikes I’ve ridden.
BIKE MagazineThe harder we rode the Rocky, the more our initial hesitance about how much hammer such a light, trail-floating bike could handle was forgotten.
BikeRadarFew 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.
Mar 2015
Want to drool over a beautiful bike? Have a look at this Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 MSL Rally dream build.
Jan 2015 · Ian Collins
With the new Altitude line, Rocky Mountain has come into the mid travel market with guns blazing. When we first inquired about setting up a test, they were eager to put us onto the “Rally Edition” of the Altitude. 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 “Ride-9” adjustable rear end offers up multiple geometry options and shock rates all with a simple yet genius 2 in 1 flip chip that houses the upper shock eyelet. On paper, the
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 · Don Palermini
If we gave out a Chuck Norris award the 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude MSL 770 Rally Edition would win by a tractor pull. - Mtbr.com
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 …
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing ISCG05 Tabs RIDE-9™ System Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate |
|---|---|
| Fork | X Fusion Sweep RL2 Air 27.5 Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD Custom Race 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 740mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC |
| Seatpost | Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | SRAM S1000 170-175mm 36/22T 2x10spd |
| 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 by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | SRAM X7 / 6 Bolt / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | SRAM X7 / 6 Bolt / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Continental Mountain King Folding 27.5\" x 2.4\" |
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Last updated April 14
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