Rocky Mountain Pipeline 770 MSL 2017
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 150mm
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Travel Rear 130mm
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Fork Fox Factory Float 34
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Groupset XT, Race Face
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Suspension Full
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Smoothwall™ Carbon C13 Front Triangle. FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Boost 148mm Rear Triangle. BC2™ Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. Ride-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate.
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Float Factory 150mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Factory 130mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Direct M
Shift Levers
Shimano XT
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-42T
Crank
Race Face Turbine 28T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face 30mm BB92 Press Fit
Chain
Shimano HG-600
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
SUNringlé SRC Boost 148mm
Rims
Alex XM35 Incl Tubeless Kit
Spokes
WTB 1.8-1.6 Butted
Tires
Maxxis Rekon EXO 27.5 x 2.8 Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT I-Spec II
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine 35 760mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race
Seatpost
2016 RockShox Reverb Stealth
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Front Center | 677 mm | 702 mm | 726 mm | 752 mm | 778 mm |
| Rake | 59 mm | 58 mm | 59 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 87 mm | 85 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 601 mm | 611 mm | 620 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 388 mm | 407 mm | 430 mm | 452 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542 mm | 566 mm | 589 mm | 614 mm | 639 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° | 67.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 mm | 1138 mm | 1162 mm | 1188 mm | 1214 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 744 mm | 744 mm | 744 mm | 744 mm | 744 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Pipeline 770 MSL is part of the Rockymountain Pipeline model. There are 10 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Pipeline bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Pipeline 750 MSL 2017 has a starting price of 3999$. Rocky Mountain Pipeline 770 MSL 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4799$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Pipeline 770 MSL price was 4799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Pipeline 770 MSL price is 73.75% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail bike.
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
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 34 model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Pipeline 770 MSL bike has the Fox Float DPS Factory 130mm model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Pipeline 770 MSL 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 Pipeline 770 MSL comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Pipeline 770 MSL comes with 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.
