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    Thunderbolt 7302017 Rocky Mountain
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    MSRP
    $2,499
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    Category
    		Trail
    4.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Gold RL
    		Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		XT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    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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    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

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Thunderbolt 7302017 Rocky Mountain
    Frame

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

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Gold TK 120mm

    Travel: 120mm

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS Performance 120mm

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 2PC SM-BB71

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain AM

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain AM 760mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Direct Mount

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore E Mount

    Crank

    Shimano M615 38/24T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50 11-36T

    Chain

    Shimano HG-54

    Brakes

    Shimano M506 180/160mm

    Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M506 I-Spec

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19

    Spokes

    WTB 2.0

    Front Hub

    Shimano M618 Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore 142mm

    Tires

    Maxxis DHR II 27.5 x 2.3 / Crossmark II 27.5 x 2.25 Folding

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