Rocky Mountain Altitude 730 MSL 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,779$
Weight | 14 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Manitou Dorado Expert
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Groupset XT, X7 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 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
Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
Manitou Mattoc Comp. 160mm. Dorado Air Spring / ABS+ Damper / Fixed Hydraulic Bottom Out / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / Tapered Steerer
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 150mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Press Fit Team XC
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé
Spokes
WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted
Tires
Maxxis F: Minion DHF EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.3\" R: Ardent EXO Folding 27.5\" x 2.4\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano SLX
Cockpit
Stem
RMB 6° x 60-70mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Five15 XC 31.8mm x 760mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.56 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 365 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm |
| Front Center | 667 mm | 692 mm | 714 mm | 735 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 39 mm | 38 mm |
| Trail | 110 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 111 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 575 mm | 585 mm | 594 mm | 603 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 368 mm | 390 mm | 408 mm | 425 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 563 mm | 583 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.6 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.6 ° | 66.6 ° | 66.6 ° | 66.6 ° | 66.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1093 mm | 1118 mm | 1140 mm | 1161 mm | 1187 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -10 mm | -10 mm | -10 mm | -10 mm | -10 mm |
| Standover Height | 732 mm | 732 mm | 732 mm | 732 mm | 732 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
Altitude 730 MSL is part of the Rockymountain Altitude model. 88 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Altitude bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Altitude 730 2016 has a starting price of 2599$. Rocky Mountain Altitude 799 MSL 2016 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9499$.
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.
Average price for Enduro bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Enduro bike that is reliable is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3779$. In conclusion, this bike price is 5% more expensive than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Enduro bike, we get 14.27 kg (31.46 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 kg (30.86 lbs), the Altitude 730 MSL model is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 1.93% lighter than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The Manitou Dorado Expert is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox Float DPS Custom Valved. SmoothLink model, with a travel of 150mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Altitude 730 MSL bike is equipped with the 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Altitude 730 MSL bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Altitude 730 MSL includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.