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Altitude 730
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,599| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full |
| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 versatile enduro bike praised for its lightweight carbon frame, effective suspension, and efficient climbing capabilities. Its Ride-9 system allows for extensive tuning of geometry and shock rate, making it adaptable to various riding styles. While it excels in agility and handling, some riders note a desire for more mid-stroke suspension support and longer geometry for high-speed stability.
Feathery-light carbon frame
Effective, supple suspension
Steep seat angle and clean suspension kinematics for efficient climbing
Ride-9 system allows for extensive tuning of geometry and shock rate
Taller riders may prefer a longer dropper post
Some testers desired more substantial support on critical sections
Lacks high-speed stability due to shorter geometry
The Altitude has the steep seat angle and clean suspension kinematics to hustle upward with an ease that will endear it to XC racers and all-day climbers alike.
BIKE MagazineIts geometry may not be radical, but the Altitude’s decent weight, big tyres and involving handling make it a blast to ride.
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.
Dec 2017
Rocky Mountain slot the radically overhauled 2018 Altitude into the category of an ‘aggressive trail’ bike. Sporting longer travel, a new frame and redesigned linkage the Altitude is longer, slacker and feeling the benefits. Review - Vitus Sommet VR Review - Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 The Light Stuff The frame of the Altitude has been updated across the range for 2018 and that includes the Alloy 30 model that we have in for test. The redesigned frame uses Rocky Mountain’s Form alloy with each tube optimised for strength, weight and ride quality.
Nov 2017 · MBA Action
We put the all new Altitude Carbon 70 to the test
Nov 2017 · Tom Marvin
A fun ride, both for everyday trails and long hauls in the hills. Buy if you like your bikes to do it all
Smart kit choices, especially the tyre combo
Agile and involving handling means it’s happy whipping through tech terrain
Longer geometry would boost all-out speed
More mid-stroke support would give a tauter feel to the suspension
Nov 2017 · Christoph Bayer
The Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 90 is a real dream bike! It is beautifully finished, a lot of fun to ride, and has a great component spec.
Apr 2017 · Saris Mercanti
The new Rocky Mountain is everything you'd expect from a modern trail bike AND it's compatible with 26+. - Mtbr.com
Jan 2016
When it comes to the Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL, ‘trail’ or ‘all-mountain’ is a matter of perspective.
| Frame | FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate |
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| Fork | Manitou Mattoc Comp. 160mm. Dorado Air Spring / ABS+ Damper / Fixed Hydraulic Bottom Out / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / Tapered Steerer Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 150mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB 6° x 60-70mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Five15 XC 31.8mm x 760mm x 5° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain XC Kraton |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Ride 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M506 |
| Rims | Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0 Stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis F: Minion DHF EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.3\" R: Ardent EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.4\" |
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Last updated April 14
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