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    MSRP
    $2,599
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    29.6 lbs
    4.6
    Frame
    Aluminum
    X-Fusion VELVET
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    3 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm
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    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 730 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Thunderbolt 730
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    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    Thunderbolt 730

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    X Fusion Velvet RL2 27.5 Air

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit

    Headset

    Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

    Stem

    Race Face 6° x 70-90mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 710mm x 5° Sweep

    Saddle

    Rocky Mountain XC

    Seatpost

    Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm

    TypeRigid

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain XC Kraton

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow Direct Mount 10spd

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX E Mount 3x10spd

    Crank

    Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 3x10spd

    Cassette

    Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd

    Chain

    Shimano HG54 10spd

    Brakes

    Shimano M505 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M505

    Wheels
    Rims

    Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    Shimano Deore / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    Continental X King Folding 27.5\" x 2.2\"

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