Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 710 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,099$
Weight | 14.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset X5, X7 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
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
FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC30 TK 27.5 Solo Air
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X5 3x10spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 3x10spd
Shift Levers
SRAM X5 Triggers 3x10spd
Cassette
SRAM PG-1030 11-36T 10spd
Crank
FSA Gamma Drive 170-175mm 44/32/22T 3x10spd
Bottom Bracket
FSA Press Fit Mega Exo
Chain
SRAM PC-1031 10spd
Pedals
Rocky Mountain AM Flats
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 9 x 100mm QR
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 306 6 Bolt / 10 x 135mm QR
Rims
Wheeltech TD26 by Alex Rims
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Continental X King 27.5\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid DB-1 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Avid DB-1
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-90mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Five15 XC Ø31.8mm x 720mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 647 mm | 673 mm | 699 mm | 725 mm | 756 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 93 mm | 93 mm | 93 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 571 mm | 580 mm | 589 mm | 599 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 379 mm | 402 mm | 424 mm | 447 mm | 473 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 563 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm | 643 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 mm | 1096 mm | 1122 mm | 1148 mm | 1179 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Standover Height | 713 mm | 713 mm | 713 mm | 713 mm | 713 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| 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 |
Model Overview
Thunderbolt 710 is part of the Rockymountain Thunderbolt model. 53 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Thunderbolt bikes models from 2014, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 710 2014 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2099$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 770 2014, is the most expensive and costs 3999$.
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.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2099$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 31.59% smaller.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 14.1 kg (31.09 lbs), the Thunderbolt 710 model is a bit heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 8.63% less than Thunderbolt 710.
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.
Thunderbolt 710 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 710 bike has the RockShox Monarch RL Custom Valved model installed, and has a travel of 120mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Thunderbolt 710 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Thunderbolt 710 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.