Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NRX D
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Integrated 1-1/8\" Headtube. Rack and Fender Mounts
Suspension Fork
Suntour NRX D HLO. 63mm. Hydraulic Speed Lockout / Preload
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore 31.8mm 10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 3x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Shimano T521 Octalink 170-175mm 48/38/26t 10spd
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 32H
Rear Hub
Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 32H
Rims
Wheeltech TD26 by Alex Rims
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
WTB All Terrain Comp 700x37c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M355
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC 7° x 60-90mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Ø31.8mm x 680mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Dual Density Ergo Lock On
Headset
FSA No. 8B: IS42mm Top - Bottom
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC Dual Bolt 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 650 | 669 mm | 681 mm | 691 mm | 695 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 564 mm | 588 mm | 599 mm | 614 mm | 629 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 mm | 1110 mm | 1122 mm | 1132 mm | 1136 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 683 mm | 722 mm | 752 mm | 790 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Whistler 70 belongs to the Rockymountain Whistler model. 22 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Whistler bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Hybrid bikes average price
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Whistler 70 components
Fork
The Whistler 70 comes factory-installed with the SunTour NRX D fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Whistler 70 2015, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Whistler 70 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.