Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,599$
Weight | 14.84 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Gold RL 150mm | 37mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 12spd
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Crank
Shimano Deore | 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | 32H
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | RT54 180mm F Rotor | RT54 180mm R Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8mm Clamp
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race | Cromoly Rails | 142mm Width
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 170mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS Steep | XS Slack | SM Steep | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 331 mm | 345 mm | 331 mm | 345 mm | 331 mm | 345 mm | 331 mm | 345 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 678 mm | 679 mm | 710 mm | 711 mm | 736 mm | 737 mm | 762 mm | 764 mm | 795 mm | 796 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 102 mm | 111 mm | 101 mm | 111 mm | 102 mm | 111 mm | 102 mm | 111 mm | 102 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 590 mm | 591 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm | 609 mm | 610 mm | 618 mm | 623 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 399 mm | 387 mm | 426 mm | 415 mm | 449 mm | 437 mm | 471 mm | 460 mm | 498 mm | 486 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 552 mm | 555 mm | 582 mm | 585 mm | 607 mm | 610 mm | 632 mm | 635 mm | 662 mm | 665 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.1 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.1 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.1 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.1 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.1 ° | 73.9 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 356 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 471 mm | 471 mm | 509 mm | 509 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.1 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.1 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.1 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.1 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.1 ° | 65.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 433 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109 mm | 1111 mm | 1141 mm | 1143 mm | 1167 mm | 1169 mm | 1193 mm | 1196 mm | 1226 mm | 1228 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 24 mm | 10 mm | 24 mm | 10 mm | 24 mm | 10 mm | 24 mm | 10 mm | 24 mm |
| Standover Height | 811 mm | 806 mm | 811 mm | 806 mm | 811 mm | 806 mm | 811 mm | 806 mm | 811 mm | 806 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Thunderbolt Alloy 30 completes the Rockymountain Thunderbolt model. 53 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Thunderbolt bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 10 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2299$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 2021, is the most expensive and costs 2599$.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 price was 2599$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 6.27% smaller.
Trail bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail bikes 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.
Weighing 14.84 kg (32.72 lbs), the Thunderbolt Alloy 30 model is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 14.33% less than Thunderbolt Alloy 30.
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.
Thunderbolt Alloy 30 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Gold RL model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing, with a travel distance of 140mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 2021, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 30 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Thunderbolt Alloy 30. 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.