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    Thunderbolt 7302015 Rocky Mountain
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    MSRP
    $2,499
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    Category
    		Trail
    4.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		X-Fusion VELVET
    		Fox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    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
    Thunderbolt 7302015 Rocky Mountain
    Frame

    FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    X Fusion Velvet RL2 27.5 Air. 120mm. Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Axle / Tapered Alloy Steerer

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit

    Headset

    Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

    Stem

    Race Face 6° x 70-90mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 740mm x 5° Sweep

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain XC Kraton

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore E Mount 3x10spd

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore Rapid Fire I-Spec 3x10spd

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd

    Chain

    Shimano HG54 10spd

    Brakes

    Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M506 I-Spec Shifter Mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion

    Front Hub

    Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

    Rear Hub

    Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle

    Tires

    Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"

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