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    Thunderbolt 7302016 Rocky Mountain
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,499
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		29.8 lbs
    4.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		X-Fusion
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 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
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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)

    28 mph

    Thunderbolt 730

    Highest gear

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    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Thunderbolt 7302016 Rocky Mountain
    Frame

    FORM 7005 Series Custom Formed Alloy. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Pipelock Main Pivot. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate.

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    X Fusion Streat RL2 27.5 Air. 120mm. Lockout / Rebound / Tapered Alloy Steerer

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 120mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SMBB52 Press Fit

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

    Stem

    RMB 7° x 70-90mm

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain Five15 XC 31.8mm x 760mm x 5° Sweep

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm x 400mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain XC Kraton

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore E Mount 2x10spd

    Crank

    Shimano M615 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd

    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 Helix TR25 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé

    Spokes

    WTB 2.0 Stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

    Rear Hub

    Shimano / 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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