2016 Rocky Mountain

Altitude 770 MSL

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,499
Weight27.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Altitude 770 MSL

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
NSMB
Min-Max: Norma’s 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude MSL

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.

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off.road.cc
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30

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.

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Mountain Bike Action
Tested - Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70

Nov 2017 · MBA Action

We put the all new Altitude Carbon 70 to the test

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 90 Review

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.

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Dirt Mountainbike
First Look - Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50

Jun 2017 · Sean White

A trail bike chock full of North Shore pedigree

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL

Jan 2016

When it comes to the Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL, ‘trail’ or ‘all-mountain’ is a matter of perspective.

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Rocky Mountain Altitude Rally Edition

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

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BikeRadar
Rocky Mountain Altitude 799 MSL review

Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven

A great base shape with impressive adjustability, light weight and dream kit build – if you have deep pockets

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Smoothwall Carbon. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 34 Float Fit4 Adjust Kashima. 160mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Kashima Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 150mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Pressfit

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered

Stem

RMB 35mm 7° x 60-70mm

Handlebar

Race Face Turbine 1/2 Rise 35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd

Crank

Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd

Shifters

Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec II 1x11spd

Cassette

Shimano XT 11-42T 11spd

Chain

Shimano XT 11spd

Brakes

Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT I-Spec II Shifter Mount

Wheels
Rims

Stan\'s ZTR Rapid 28 Incl Tubeless Kit

Spokes

WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted

Front Hub

Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

Rear Hub

Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle

Tires

Maxxis F: Minion DHF EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.30\" R: Ardent EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.4\"

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