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Altitude Carbon 50
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,739| Weight | 31.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is a versatile enduro bike praised for its adjustable geometry, supple suspension, and excellent traction on difficult trails. It excels in descending and rough terrain, though some reviews note it could be more efficient on climbs. The bike's Ride 9 system allows for significant tuning, catering to a wide range of preferences and riding styles.
Adjustable geometry with Ride 9 system
Supple and effective suspension
Excellent traction and stability on difficult trails
Versatile with many spec levels and price points
Clean, fully tubed internal cable routing
Less-than-super-efficient climbing prowess
Overwhelming number of Ride-9 settings
Rear shock requires extra pressure compared to factory recommendations
The suspension feels uniquely supple, fast, and totally unencumbered, soaking up bumps better than Jonny Moseley in his prime.
BIKE MagazineThe Altitude’s leaner looks give you a sense that this bike would be pretty good at climbing and trail rambling too.
BikerumorThis bike was a treat in a lot of different scenarios.
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Mar 2022
RMB's torquey Dyname 4.0 motor and "mid-high pivot" platform separate the Altitude Powerplay from the herd...
Oct 2021 · Seb Stott
The new motor boasts the same impressive power, but with more refinement, less drag and less weight.
Jun 2021 · Drew Rohde
Rocky Mountain’s Altitude Powerplay can keep up with aggressive riders wanting to push hard yet is equally at home cruising trails under riders who just want to explore and have fun.
Jan 2021 · McCoy
Transitioning out the gate and going down the trail was a blast!
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
This is what winners look like! The Rocky Mountain Altitude is the winner of our big enduro bike group test and thus the best enduro bike of 2021. What makes the Altitude so good?
Superb control in the roughest terrain
Brilliant combination of traction and pop
Balanced handling and well-specced
Variable geometry
Slower climber
Hefty price
Jan 2021
The 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude is an exceptional enduro bike, and I was blown away at how well I got along with it.
Oct 2020 · Steve Fisher
Rocky Mountain Bikes' 2021 Altitude Carbon 70 29 offers an adjustable ride that handles everything from 'long-travel trail' to 'full enduro'.
Sep 2020
The longest-travel, biggest-wheeled, highest-speed, most capable Rocky Mountain Altitude to date.
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 160mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 170mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | SM = 210x55mm | MD - LG - XL = 230x60mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race | Cromoly Rails | 142mm Width |
| Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 EVO Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | RT66 203mm F Rotor | RT66 180mm R Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | 32H |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
First added September 11
Last updated January 12
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