Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 2019

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

Category
- Mountain
- |
- Trail
Frame Aluminum
Wheels 27.5" / 26"
Travel Front 130mm
Travel Rear 130mm
Fork RockShox Sektor
Groupset SLX, Race Face
Suspension Full
Drivetrain 1 × 11
Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

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

Suspension Fork

RockShox Sektor RL 130mm

Rear Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Shift Levers

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11-46T

Crank

Race Face Ride Cinch 32T Steel

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92 24mm

Chain

KMC X11-1

Wheels

Front Hub

Shimano M6010 Boost 15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano M6010 Boost 148mm

Rims

WTB SX19

Spokes

2.0 Stainless

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHR II Folding 27.5 x 2.3 / Maxxis Minion DHR II Folding 27.5 x 2.3

Brakes

Shimano MT500 / Shimano RT54 180mm / Shimano RT54 180mm

Brake Levers

Shimano MT500

Cockpit

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM

Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM 760mm

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E

Seat

Saddle

WTB Volt Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

Size	XS Steep	XS Steep	XS Slack	XS Slack	SM Steep	SM Steep	SM Slack	SM Slack	MD Steep	MD Steep	MD Slack	MD Slack	LG Steep	LG Steep	LG Slack	LG Slack	XL Steep	XL Steep	XL Slack	XL Slack
Stack Reach Ratio	1.43 mm	1.46 mm	1.5 mm	1.52 mm	1.36 mm	1.39 mm	1.42 mm	1.45 mm	1.31 mm	1.34 mm	1.37 mm	1.39 mm	1.27 mm	1.3 mm	1.32 mm	1.34 mm	1.24 mm	1.25 mm	1.28 mm	1.3 mm
Bottom Bracket Height	342 mm	333 mm	327 mm	319 mm	342 mm	333 mm	327 mm	319 mm	342 mm	333 mm	327 mm	319 mm	342 mm	333 mm	327 mm	319 mm	342 mm	333 mm	327 mm	319 mm
Front Center	674 mm	678 mm	676 mm	678 mm	706 mm	710 mm	707 mm	710 mm	732 mm	736 mm	732 mm	736 mm	759 mm	762 mm	759 mm	763 mm	791 mm	795 mm	792 mm	795 mm
Rake	43 mm	44 mm	45 mm	43 mm	44 mm	45 mm	46 mm	43 mm	44 mm	44 mm	43 mm	43 mm	45 mm	44 mm	44 mm	43 mm	45 mm	44 mm	44 mm	42 mm
Trail	100 mm	97 mm	106 mm	106 mm	99 mm	96 mm	105 mm	106 mm	99 mm	97 mm	108 mm	106 mm	98 mm	97 mm	107 mm	106 mm	98 mm	97 mm	107 mm	107 mm
Stack	579 mm	582 mm	587 mm	590 mm	588 mm	591 mm	596 mm	600 mm	597 mm	600 mm	606 mm	609 mm	606 mm	610 mm	615 mm	618 mm	620 mm	623 mm	629 mm	633 mm
Reach	404 mm	399 mm	392 mm	387 mm	431 mm	426 mm	419 mm	415 mm	454 mm	449 mm	442 mm	437 mm	476 mm	471 mm	465 mm	460 mm	502 mm	498 mm	491 mm	486 mm
Top Tube Length	551 mm	552 mm	554 mm	555 mm	580.4 mm	582 mm	584 mm	585 mm	605 mm	607 mm	609 mm	610 mm	630 mm	632 mm	634 mm	635 mm	660 mm	662 mm	664 mm	665 mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.6 °	75.1 °	74.4 °	73.9 °	75.6 °	75.1 °	74.4 °	73.9 °	75.6 °	75.1 °	74.4 °	73.9 °	75.6 °	75.1 °	74.4 °	73.9 °	75.6 °	75.1 °	74.4 °	73.9 °
Seat Tube Length	356 mm	356 mm	356 mm	356 mm	394 mm	394 mm	394 mm	394 mm	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm	471 mm	471 mm	471 mm	471 mm	509 mm	509 mm	509 mm	509 mm
Head Tube Angle	67.6 °	67.1 °	66.4 °	65.9 °	67.6 °	67.1 °	66.4 °	65.9 °	67.6 °	67.1 °	66.4 °	65.9 °	67.6 °	67.1 °	66.4 °	65.9 °	67.6 °	67.1 °	66.4 °	65.9 °
Head Tube Length	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm	110 mm	110 mm	110 mm	110 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm	130 mm	145 mm	145 mm	145 mm	145 mm
Chainstay Length	431 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	431 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	431 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	431 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	431 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm
Wheelbase	1105 mm	1109 mm	1107 mm	1111 mm	1137 mm	1141 mm	1139 mm	1143 mm	1163 mm	1167 mm	1164 mm	1169 mm	1190 mm	1193 mm	1191 mm	1196 mm	1222 mm	1226 mm	1224 mm	1228 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	13 mm	10 mm	28 mm	24 mm	13 mm	10 mm	28 mm	24 mm	13 mm	10 mm	28 mm	24 mm	13 mm	10 mm	28 mm	24 mm	13 mm	10 mm	28 mm	24 mm
Standover Height	804 mm	803 mm	799 mm	798 mm	804 mm	803 mm	799 mm	798 mm	804 mm	803 mm	799 mm	798 mm	804 mm	803 mm	799 mm	798 mm	804 mm	803 mm	799 mm	798 mm
Wheels	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"	27"	26"

Model Overview

Thunderbolt Alloy 30 belongs to the Rockymountain Thunderbolt model. Rocky Mountain released 53 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Thunderbolt bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.

Model range prices

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 10 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1999$. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 90 BC Edition 2019 on the other hand costs 5999$, and is the most expensive model.

Safety

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Trail bikes average price

Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail 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.

This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 2649$. In conclusion, this bike price is 4.27% lower than the price of the average Trail bike.

Internal Cable Routing

This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.

Overview of components

Fork

The Thunderbolt Alloy 30 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Sektor fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.

Rear Shock

From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Deluxe RT rear shock model, which has a travel of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.

Wheels

When leaving the production line, the Thunderbolt Alloy 30 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.

Brakes

For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.

Model years

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 2019

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Suspension Fork

Rear Shock

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shift Levers

Cassette

Crank

Bottom Bracket

Chain

Wheels

Front Hub

Rear Hub

Rims

Spokes

Tires

Brakes

Brakes

Brake Levers

Cockpit

Stem

Handlebar

Grips

Headset

Seat

Saddle

Seatpost

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

Model Overview

Model range prices

Safety

Trail bikes average price

Internal Cable Routing

Overview of components

Fork

Rear Shock

Wheels

Brakes

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