Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition 2015
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 160mm
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Travel Rear 150mm
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Fork Fox Float 36
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Groupset X01, Race Face
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
Fox 36 Float 160 Kashima RC2 27.5. 160mm. RC2 Damper / Rebound / Hi-Lo Speed Compression / 20mm Axle / Tapered Steerer / Kashima Coating
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Remote Kashima CTD Custom Trail Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 150mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (X-Firm ProPedal) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Bottom Out Control / Kashima Coating / Adjustable Suspension Rate
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Trigger 1x11spd
Cassette
SRAM XG-1195 10-42T 11spd
Crank
Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Pressfit
Chain
SRAM PC-XX1 11spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Stan\'s 3.30 HD Disc / 20mm Axle
Rear Hub
Stan\'s 3.30 HD Disc / 6 Pawl Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle
Rims
Stan\'s ZTR Flow EX Tubeless Ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO Maxx Terra Tubeless Ready Folding 27.5\" x 2.3\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Turbine CNC 35mm x 6° x 50-60mm
Handlebar
Race Face SixC 3/4 Rise Ø35mm x 800mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| 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 |
About this model
Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition is a Rockymountain Altitude model. There are 88 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Altitude 730 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2699$. Rocky Mountain Altitude 799 MSL 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 9499$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6799$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 88.91% higher.
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.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox Float X Remote Kashima CTD model, with a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition comes with 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.
Sizes
Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition comes in 5 sizes, that range from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 MSL Rally Edition comes with 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.
