Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 750 MSL 2016
2016 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,379$
Weight | 12.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox Float 32
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Smoothwall Carbon. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Pipelock Main Pivot. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
Suspension Fork
Fox 32 Float Fit4. 120mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX E Mount 2x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Race Face Aeffect SL Cinch 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Team XC Press Fit
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Helix TR25 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé
Spokes
WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted
Tires
Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount
Cockpit
Stem
RMB 6° x 60-80mm
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise 31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.25 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 679 mm | 705 mm | 731 mm | 763 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Stack | 542 mm | 551 mm | 560 mm | 570 mm | 584 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 396 mm | 418 mm | 441 mm | 467 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 563 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm | 643 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 521 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 | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071 mm | 1098 mm | 1124 mm | 1150 mm | 1182 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 694 mm | 694 mm | 694 mm | 694 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 |
Model Overview
Thunderbolt 750 MSL is a Rockymountain Thunderbolt model. There are 53 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 710 2016 has a starting price of 1999$. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 799 MSL 2016 on the other hand is the most expensive at 11499$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2016 and its price was 4379$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 58.54% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Trail bike is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Thunderbolt 750 MSL weighs 12.6 kg (27.78 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 3.02% higher than this one.
Thunderbolt 750 MSL components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Float 32 model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved., with a travel distance of 120mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The Thunderbolt 750 MSL 2016 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 750 MSL is equipped 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, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Thunderbolt 750 MSL comes in 5 sizes, that range from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Rocky Mountain model is also equipped 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.