Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 26" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 36
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Groupset XT, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
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
Suspension Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Performance Elite 160mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
Rocky Mountain Spirit Guide
Shift Levers
Shimano XT
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-46T
Crank
Race Face Turbine Cinch 32T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92
Chain
Shimano HG-600
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano XT Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
Shimano XT Boost 148mm
Rims
Sun Düroc 30 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
Spokes
WTB 1.8-1.6
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5/Maxxis Minion DHR II WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.4
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Ice-Tec 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine R 780mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race
Seatpost
Fox Transfer Performance Elite 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 | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 356 mm | 347 mm | 342 mm | 333 mm | 356 mm | 347 mm | 341 mm | 333 mm | 356 mm | 347 mm | 341 mm | 332 mm | 356 mm | 347 mm | 341 mm | 332 mm | 356 mm | 347 mm | 341 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 696 mm | 700 | 696 mm | 700 | 727 mm | 732 mm | 727 mm | 731 mm | 754 mm | 758 mm | 754 mm | 758 mm | 781 mm | 785 mm | 780 mm | 785 mm | 813 mm | 817 mm | 813 mm | 817 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 109 mm | 105 mm | 116 mm | 115 mm | 111 mm | 105 mm | 116 mm | 115 mm | 109 mm | 107 mm | 116 mm | 113 mm | 109 mm | 105 mm | 117 mm | 113 mm | 109 mm | 107 mm | 115 mm | 114 mm |
| Stack | 580 mm | 583 mm | 588 mm | 591 mm | 589 mm | 592 mm | 597 mm | 600 mm | 598 mm | 601 mm | 606 mm | 610 mm | 607 mm | 611 mm | 616 mm | 619 mm | 621 mm | 624 mm | 630 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 388 mm | 381 mm | 377 mm | 421 mm | 416 mm | 409 mm | 404 mm | 443 mm | 439 mm | 432 mm | 427 mm | 466 mm | 461 mm | 454 mm | 450 mm | 492 mm | 488 mm | 481 mm | 476 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 547 mm | 548 mm | 550 mm | 551 mm | 577 mm | 578 mm | 580 mm | 581 mm | 602 mm | 603 mm | 605 mm | 606 mm | 627 mm | 628 mm | 630 mm | 631 mm | 657 mm | 658 mm | 660 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.1 ° | 74.7 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.7 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.7 ° | 74 ° | 73.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.7 ° | 74 ° | 73.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.1 ° | 73.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 368 mm | 368 mm | 368 mm | 368 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.1 ° | 65.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.1 ° | 64.6 ° |
| 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 | 425 mm | 425 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 mm | 1125 mm | 1124 mm | 1128 mm | 1152 mm | 1157 mm | 1155 mm | 1159 mm | 1179 mm | 1183 mm | 1182 mm | 1186 mm | 1206 mm | 1210 mm | 1208 mm | 1213 mm | 1238 mm | 1242 mm | 1241 mm | 1245 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -1 mm | -4 mm | 13 mm | 10 mm | -1 mm | -4 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | -1 mm | -4 mm | 14 mm | 11 mm | -1 mm | -4 mm | 14 mm | 11 mm | -1 mm | -4 mm | 14 mm | 11 mm |
| Standover Height | 822 mm | 821 mm | 816 mm | 815 mm | 822 mm | 821 mm | 816 mm | 815 mm | 822 mm | 821 mm | 816 mm | 815 mm | 822 mm | 821 mm | 816 mm | 815 mm | 822 mm | 821 mm | 816 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" |
About this model
Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano is part of the Rockymountain Altitude model. Rocky Mountain launched 88 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30 2018 has a starting price of 2999$. Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 90 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7299$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599$. However, you could also get a good Enduro bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 4199$. In conclusion, this bike price is 16.67% higher than the price of the average Enduro 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.
Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano components
Fork
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano 2018 bike is equipped with the Fox Performance Elite Float 36 fork, and has 160mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano has a rear shock with a travel of 150mm. The model Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano has 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, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 70 Shimano includes a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.