Rocky Mountain Reaper 26 Microshift 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 130mm
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Travel Rear 130mm
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Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset microSHIFT Advent X, Race Face
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 10
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 130mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold 130mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch R High Volume | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 165x38mm | Light Tune
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
MicroShift Advent X 10spd With Clutch
Shift Levers
MicroShift Advent X 10spd
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS2 11-46T
Crank
Race Face Ride Cinch | 30T | 24mm Spindle | 165mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano HG54
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i21 TCS Tubeless | 32H |
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.35 // R: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.35
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT30 180mm | R:Shimano RT30 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
SDG Slater | 650mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp
Grips
SGD Slater JR Lock On
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57B | Retainer Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 133
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | 80mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | kids Steep | kids Neutral | kids Slack |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.62 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 653 mm | 652 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm | 546 mm | 550 mm |
| Reach | 353 mm | 346 mm | 339 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 500 mm | 502 mm | 503 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.8 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.3 ° | 64.6 ° | 63.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 93 mm | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 416 mm | 417 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1070 mm | 1071 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -3 mm | 6 mm | 14 mm |
| Standover Height | 729 mm | 728 mm | 726 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
Reaper 26 Microshift is part of the Rockymountain Reaper model. Rocky Mountain launched 22 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Reaper bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Reaper 24 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2239$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Reaper 27.5 Shimano 2023, is the most expensive and costs 2999$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, even though the average price of a Mountain bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Reaper 26 Microshift price was 2849$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 362.5% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Reaper 26 Microshift components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Reaper 26 Microshift bike has the RockShox Monarch R High Volume | model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Reaper 26 Microshift model has 26″ aluminum wheels. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Reaper 26 Microshift comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Reaper 26 Microshift comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.
