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Maiden World Cup
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,999| Weight | 35.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Saint, e*thirteen TRS Plus |
| Brakes | Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Rocky Mountain Maiden is a versatile and fun downhill bike that excels in stability and playful handling, making it a great choice for bike park shredding and aggressive riding. Its full carbon frame and adjustable geometry cater to both 26” and 27.5” wheels, offering a stiff and durable ride. While the suspension provides good bottom-out protection and absorbs big hits well, some riders note it lacks sensitivity in the rear.
Stability without the weight
Fun choice for downhill mashing and bike park shredding
Full carbon frame including the rocker link
Compatible with both 26” and 27.5” wheels
Super stiff and durable connection to the frame
Suspension doesn’t offer the most sensitive feel in the back
Front ends fit a bit on the shorter side
The Maiden rides with the stability of a much bulkier bike without the weight, gracefully tapping the trail like Kirk Hammet’s fingers on a fretboard.
BikerumorThe Maiden provided the most fun I’ve had on a downhill bike since the 26” Specialized Demo.
Dirt MountainbikeBoasting a completely carbon fiber frame, 200mm of four-bar travel and versatile adjustability, the Maiden has all the key ingredients to make it a top-notch descender
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Nov 2017 · Drew Rohde
Rocky Mountain’s Maiden World Cup, the flying grape, as we affectionately call it, is a stiff, burly DH machine. But is it the best sled in the shed?
Dec 2015 · Danny Milner
The Rocky Mountain Maiden may have taken a while to emerge from the womb, but on first impressions, Rocky Mountain has pulled off an immaculate conception.
Great-looking frame, sweet handling, doesn’t turn its back on 26in wheels.
BOS suspension requires reading the manual. Expect some play from the fork bushings out of the box, wide stays equal heel scuffs, coil shock means faffing around with spring rates.
Aug 2015 · Steve Fisher
It’s been a long time in the works, but the new Rocky Mountain Maiden is finally ready to take center stage. The Maiden rides with the stability of a much bulkier bike without the weight, gracefully tapping the trail like Kirk Hammet’s fingers on a fretboard. I only had the opportunity to take a few …
Aug 2015
Rocky Mountain Bicycles has a new downhill bike. That’s not exactly surprising news. It was obvious that the BC-based company was working on something new when we saw Vanderham and Gulevich riding test mules at numerous events last year. More recently, a carbon prototype was “leaked” at Leogang last month. Early this week, Rocky invited […]
Aug 2015 · Francis Cebedo
Optimized for either 26” or 27.5” wheels, the Rocky Mountain Maiden’s four bar Smoothlink suspension rotates on oversized bearings and collet axles. New braking technology, integrated frame protection, and electronics compatibility are some of the highlights. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Smoothwall Carbon. Pipelock Bearing Pivots. Press Fit BB107. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-4 Adjustable Equalized 27.5 / 26 Geometry. Di2 Ready. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit |
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| Fork | BOS Idylle Air 27.5. 200mm. Air Spring / Open Bath Cartridge / Lo Speed Rebound / Hi + Lo Speed Compression Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | BOS Stoy RaRe. Smoothlink Design 200mm. Lo Speed Rebound / Hi + Lo Speed Compression / Hydraulic Bump Stop / Open Bath Damper Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Team DH Press Fit BB107 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB Direct Mount CNC 15mm rise x 45mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Atlas 3/4 Rise 35mm x 800mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado SL |
| Seatpost | Race Face Turbine 30.9 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On DH |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Saint Shadow Plus 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | e*Thirteen TRS+ ISCG05 |
| Crank | Race Face Atlas Cinch 165mm 34T Direct Mount Narrow-Wide 1x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano Saint Rapid Fire I- Spec 1x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-5700 11-28T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG95 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano Saint Ice Tech Hydraulic Disc 203mm Type: Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Saint I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Stan\'s ZTR Rapid 30 Incl Tubeless Kit |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition |
| Front Hub | Stan\'s Neo / Oversized Chrome Bearings / 20mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Stan\'s Neo / Oversized Chrome Bearings / 6 Bolt / 32H / 12 x 157mm Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis DHRII 3C Maxx Grip 27.5\" x 2.4\" |
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Last updated April 14
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