Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset Alivio, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Threaded BB. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Rack and Fender Mounts.
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC28 TK 29. 100mm (XS: 80mm). Turnkey Lockout / Rebound
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera 9spd 31.8mm
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera Rapid Fire 9spd
Cassette
Shimano HG200 11-34 9spd
Crank
Shimano M391 170-175mm 42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
FSA 7420
Chain
Shimano HG53 9spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 32H
Rear Hub
Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 32H
Rims
Wheeltech TD26 By Alex
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Maxxis Sphinx 29\" x 2.1\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M355
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC7 7° x 60-90mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Zero6 Flat Ø31.8mm x 670mm x 6° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
FSA #57 Internal: ZS44 | ZS56mm
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC 27.2mm x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 318 mm | 318 mm | 318 mm | 318 mm | 318 mm |
| Front Center | 637 mm | 630 mm | 652 mm | 676 mm | 699 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 83 mm | 88 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 603 mm | 621 mm | 621 mm | 634 mm | 648 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 386 mm | 410 mm | 429 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 576 mm | 598 mm | 621 mm | 644 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1084 mm | 1077 mm | 1099 mm | 1123 mm | 1146 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Standover Height | 725 mm | 744 mm | 758 mm | 782 mm | 814 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Soul 29 belongs to the Rockymountain Soul model. Rocky Mountain released 39 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2015, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Soul 29 2015 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 899$. Rocky Mountain Soul 27.5 2015 on the other hand costs 899$, 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2015 for 899$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 111.9% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
Rocky Mountain Soul 29 2015 bike is equipped with the RockShox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The Soul 29 2015 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Soul 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Soul 29 bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.