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    MSRP
    $5,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    28.7 lbs
    6.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Elite Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 70 is a 27.5″ / 26″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Thunderbolt Carbon 70
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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)

    26 mph

    Thunderbolt Carbon 70

    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

    SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate

    Fork

    Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 140mm 37mm Offset

    Shock

    Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SM-BB71

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain 35 AM

    Handlebar

    Race Face Turbine R 780mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race 142

    Seatpost

    Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Crank

    Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T

    Shifters

    Shimano XT

    Cassette

    Shimano XT 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano HG8100

    Brakes

    Shimano XT 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    Race Face ARC 30

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0

    Front Hub

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.4 / Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.4

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