Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Altus, Suntour -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy. Threaded BB. Zero Stack Tapered Headtube
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano M310
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus
Cassette
Shimano CS-200 11-32T
Crank
Suntour XCE 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
SR Suntour Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Chain
KMC Z-72
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano TX505
Rear Hub
Shimano TX505
Rims
Alex MD19
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
Kenda Honey Badger 27.5 x 2.2 / Kenda Honey Badger 27.5 x 2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M375 Mechanical
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain XC
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain XC 660mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
FSA No. 57B-1
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm | 307 mm |
| Front Center | 643 mm | 670 mm | 695 mm | 721 mm | 742 mm | 769 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 53 mm | 52 mm | 54 mm | 52 mm | 54 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 93 mm | 94 mm | 92 mm | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Stack | 571 mm | 595 mm | 595 mm | 604 mm | 614 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 354 mm | 370 mm | 396 mm | 417 mm | 435 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 mm | 554 mm | 579 mm | 604 mm | 624 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 430 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1085 mm | 1110 mm | 1136 mm | 1157 mm | 1184 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Standover Height | 764 mm | 799 mm | 802 mm | 811 mm | 824 mm | 841 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Soul 10 is a Rockymountain Soul model. Rocky Mountain launched 39 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Soul bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Soul 10 2018 has a starting price of 599$. Rocky Mountain Soul 20 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 769$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2018, its price was 599$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 361.1% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCT fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Soul 10 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. 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 Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!