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Thunderbolt Alloy 10
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,299| Weight | 33.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Oct 2019
The Thunderbolt is for an experienced rider who wants to ride a rocket ship. A rider who knows how to get out of trouble quickly because rocket ships are hard to control. Get our full take on the Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 90 BC Edition here!
May 2019 · Simon Silver
This Winter we tested the $3,349 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 50 trail bike. For an entry level spec’d bike we were quickly impressed with the attention to detail, and features the frame sported. Video review below. Details & Specs • 27.5″ wheels • 130mm travel front and rear • Boost hub spacing •RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate • Aluminum front and rear triangle • Press Fit BB • Sealed cartridge bearing pivots • XS, S, M (tested), L, XL sizes The bike is fairly well refined, with a Race Face Crankset, and direct mount ring, internal cable routing, built
Feb 2019
Not radically changed, almost conservative, the Thunderbolt stays true to its intentions.
Dec 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt BC Edition is guaranteed to put a smile on your face: it was by far the most agile bike in this group test.
Very playful
Beautiful frame
Comfortable suspension
The rear linkage lacks support
Nervous at speed
Small brake rotors
Aug 2018 · Mike Levy
Like the other new bikes, you'll find blind pivots on the Thunderbolt that make for some pretty clean lines, as well as sealed bearings all around (including the lower shock mount) that replace the bushing system Rocky used previously.
Playful personality
Supple suspension action
So much adjustability
Requires more effort to ride fast on difficult trails than a 29er
Finicky suspension setup if you want to get the most out of it
So much adjustability
Jul 2018 · Christophe Noel
We spent the last three months testing the new Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 50.
Mar 2018 · Mtbr
Key changes to the new carbon frame are an increase in rear travel to 130mm, plus increases to stiffness and a lowering of the shock rate curve. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL 150mm | 37mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible |
| 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 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8mm Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Steel Rails | 142mm Width |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 11spd |
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| Crank | Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2 PC | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 11spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-51T 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 2 Piston | Resin Pads | RT30 180mm F Rotor | RT30 180mm R Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | Tubeless Compatible | 32H |
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| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm |
| Tires | F: WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.4 // R: WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.4 |
First added August 11
Last updated January 12
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