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 RAIDON
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Groupset Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Threaded BB. ZeroStack Tapered Headtube. Reverb Stealth Compatible.
Suspension Fork
Suntour Raidon LO Coil. 120mm (XXS: 100mm)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio
Cassette
Shimano HG-200 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Alivio 44/32/22T 9spd
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB52 2 Piece
Chain
KMC X9
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano RM33
Rear Hub
Shimano RM33
Rims
Alex Rims MD19
Spokes
Stainless
Tires
Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M355 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M355
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 760mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57B Reducer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.52 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 317 mm | 328 mm | 328 mm | 328 mm | 328 mm |
| Front Center | 612 mm | 615 mm | 641 mm | 656 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | 23 mm | 20 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm | 115 mm | 118 mm |
| Stack | 552 mm | 582 mm | 592 mm | 602 mm | 622 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 363 mm | 385 mm | 397 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 534 mm | 559 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 72.6 ° | 72.6 ° | 72.1 ° | 72.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 68.6 ° | 68.6 ° | 68.6 ° | 68.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 mm | 1040 mm | 1066 mm | 1081 mm | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Standover Height | 669 mm | 704 mm | 731 mm | 760 mm | 780 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Soul 730 is a Rockymountain Soul model. 39 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Soul 700 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 599$. Rocky Mountain Soul 730 2017 on the other hand costs 899$, and is the most expensive model.
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 Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 899$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Soul 730 price is 207.23% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Soul 730 components
Fork
The SunTour RAIDON is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. 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.
Wheels size
The wheels on Soul 730 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rocky Mountain Soul 730 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.