Rocky Mountain Blizzard -10 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,099$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Formed Alloy. 100mm BB. 190mm QR. Zero Stack Headtube.
Suspension Fork
Rocky Mountain Fat Al. Suspension Corrected. 135mm QR / Chromo Steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus 9spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Rapid Fire 1x9spd
Cassette
Shimano HG300 12-36T 9spd
Crank
Rocky Mountain 170-175mm Offset Narrow-Wide 24T 1x9spd
Bottom Bracket
Rocky Mountain 100mm Threaded / SRAM Compatible
Chain
KMC Z99 9spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed / 6 Bolt / 32H / 135mm QR
Rear Hub
SUNringlé SRC / 6 Bolt / 32H / 190mm QR
Rims
Rocky Mountain Speedhole 95mm
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
Kenda Juggernaut 26\" x 4.5\"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 Mechanical Disc 160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro RS-360A 2 Finger
Cockpit
Stem
RMB 7° x 60-70mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Five15 XC 31.8mm x 720mm x 5° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC
Headset
FSA No. 10P: ZS44mm
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain SL 30.9 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.66 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.49 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 298 mm | 298 mm | 298 mm | 298 mm |
| Front Center | 672 mm | 694 mm | 713 mm | 740 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 619 mm | 624 mm | 643 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 394 mm | 412 mm | 431 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 586 mm | 606 mm | 631 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.6 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1119 mm | 1141 mm | 1160 mm | 1187 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Standover Height | 696 mm | 716 mm | 736 mm | 766 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Blizzard -10 is a Rockymountain Blizzard model. Rocky Mountain released 41 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Blizzard -10 2016 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1099$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Blizzard -50 2016, is the most expensive and costs 2599$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
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If you want an acceptable Fatbike bike you should know that the average price is 1743$. However, even though the average price of a Fatbike bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1099$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Blizzard -10 price is 58.6% lower than the average cost of a Fatbike bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Blizzard -10 bike is equipped with the 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Blizzard -10 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.