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Thunderbolt 710
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with mid-range components.
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$2,099| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 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 Thunderbolt is a versatile trail bike praised for its efficient climbing, playful yet capable downhill performance, and comfortable all-day ride quality. Its balanced geometry and Smoothlink suspension system contribute to snappy handling and a smooth ride. While it excels on flowy singletrack and technical climbs, some riders may find it less suited for aggressive descents or prefer updates like tubeless-ready rims and a dropper post.
Efficient climbing and playful downhill performance
Comfortable for all-day rides
Balanced geometry and Smoothlink suspension for snappy handling
Versatile on flowy singletrack and technical climbs
Stiff and efficient hydroformed frame
Relatively heavy XC setup
Lack of tubeless-ready rims and dropper post in some models
May require active riding style on descents
the Thunderbolt is just right for weekend trips to places like the Kingdom Trails, and for my everyday local XC trails
BikerumorRocky Mountain claims they have optimized the design.
Canadian Cycling MagazineFAST AS LIGHTNING
MBRThe Thunderbolt has made my time climbing far more enjoyable than before
NSMBan electronic shifting 27.5-inch XC rig sure to draw both cheers and jeers
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May 2015 · McCoy
It’ll flow through any section of trail with the right amount of finesse and confidence
Jan 2015
The Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt proved itself as one of the most capable trail bikes in this year's Bible of Bike.
Oct 2014
“The Thunderbolt has made my time climbing far more enjoyable than before, and I get a small sense of satisfaction by simply cruising past people on the way up the hill with a smile and a wave…”
Sep 2014 · Don Palermini
Rocky Mountain’s Thunderbolt 799 MSL an electrifying XC rig with a shocking price tag. - Mtbr.com
Aug 2014 · Dirt HQ
Carbon continues to infiltrate every corner of the market, the latest to turn to the black stuff is Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt...
Aug 2014 · Charles Bryer
With shorter chainstays, a lower stand-over, additional adjustability and improved pivot technologies the new 2015 carbon Thunderbolt MSL is Rocky
Jul 2014 · John Herron
Over the last couple years the 27.5 shorter-travel (115-130mm) platform has been blurring the lines between XC and Trail categories. Rocky Mountain’s Thurnderbolt is designed to handle the rowdy side of XC riding, and is a capable setup for almost everything shy of Enduro racing. The aluminum frame has four available build specs, and I …
Feb 2014 · Danny Milner
Why the Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt is rejuvinating a brand
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox XC30 TK 27.5 Solo Air Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Press Fit Mega Exo |
| Headset | Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-90mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Five15 XC Ø31.8mm x 720mm x 5° Sweep |
| Saddle | Rocky Mountain XC |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Rocky Mountain AM Flats |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X5 3x10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 3x10spd |
| Crank | FSA Gamma Drive 170-175mm 44/32/22T 3x10spd |
| Shifters | SRAM X5 Triggers 3x10spd |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 10spd |
| Brakes | Avid DB-1 Hydraulic Disc 160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid DB-1 |
| Rims | Wheeltech TD26 by Alex Rims |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 9 x 100mm QR |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 10 x 135mm QR |
| Tires | Continental X King 27.5\" x 2.2\" |
First added September 9
Last updated April 14
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