Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 70 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,399$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" / 26" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 34
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 130mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 10-50T
Crank
SRAM Stylo 7k Eagle 34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB92 DUB
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
Race Face ARC 25 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
Spokes
WTB 1.8-1.6
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHR II Folding 27.5 x 2.3 / Maxxis Minion DHR II Folding 27.5 x 2.3
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine 760mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
Fox Transfer Performance Elite 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS Steep | XS Steep | XS Slack | XS Slack | SM Steep | SM Steep | SM Slack | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Steep | MD Slack | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Steep | LG Slack | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Steep | XL Slack | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.24 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342 mm | 333 mm | 327 mm | 319 mm | 342 mm | 333 mm | 327 mm | 319 mm | 342 mm | 333 mm | 327 mm | 319 mm | 342 mm | 333 mm | 327 mm | 319 mm | 342 mm | 333 mm | 327 mm | 319 mm |
| Front Center | 674 mm | 678 mm | 676 mm | 678 mm | 706 mm | 710 mm | 707 mm | 710 mm | 732 mm | 736 mm | 732 mm | 736 mm | 759 mm | 762 mm | 759 mm | 763 mm | 791 mm | 795 mm | 792 mm | 795 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 100 mm | 97 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm | 99 mm | 96 mm | 105 mm | 106 mm | 99 mm | 97 mm | 108 mm | 106 mm | 98 mm | 97 mm | 107 mm | 106 mm | 98 mm | 97 mm | 107 mm | 107 mm |
| Stack | 579 mm | 582 mm | 587 mm | 590 mm | 588 mm | 591 mm | 596 mm | 600 mm | 597 mm | 600 mm | 606 mm | 609 mm | 606 mm | 610 mm | 615 mm | 618 mm | 620 mm | 623 mm | 629 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 399 mm | 392 mm | 387 mm | 431 mm | 426 mm | 419 mm | 415 mm | 454 mm | 449 mm | 442 mm | 437 mm | 476 mm | 471 mm | 465 mm | 460 mm | 502 mm | 498 mm | 491 mm | 486 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 552 mm | 554 mm | 555 mm | 580.4 mm | 582 mm | 584 mm | 585 mm | 605 mm | 607 mm | 609 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm | 632 mm | 634 mm | 635 mm | 660 mm | 662 mm | 664 mm | 665 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 471 mm | 471 mm | 471 mm | 471 mm | 509 mm | 509 mm | 509 mm | 509 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.6 ° | 67.1 ° | 66.4 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.1 ° | 66.4 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.1 ° | 66.4 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.1 ° | 66.4 ° | 65.9 ° | 67.6 ° | 67.1 ° | 66.4 ° | 65.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 433 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105 mm | 1109 mm | 1107 mm | 1111 mm | 1137 mm | 1141 mm | 1139 mm | 1143 mm | 1163 mm | 1167 mm | 1164 mm | 1169 mm | 1190 mm | 1193 mm | 1191 mm | 1196 mm | 1222 mm | 1226 mm | 1224 mm | 1228 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 13 mm | 10 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | 13 mm | 10 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | 13 mm | 10 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | 13 mm | 10 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | 13 mm | 10 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Standover Height | 804 mm | 803 mm | 799 mm | 798 mm | 804 mm | 803 mm | 799 mm | 798 mm | 804 mm | 803 mm | 799 mm | 798 mm | 804 mm | 803 mm | 799 mm | 798 mm | 804 mm | 803 mm | 799 mm | 798 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" | 27" | 26" |
About this model
Thunderbolt Carbon 70 is part of the Rockymountain Thunderbolt model. Rocky Mountain released 53 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Thunderbolt bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Alloy 10 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1999$. Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 90 BC Edition 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5999$.
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt Carbon 70 price was 5399$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 95.47% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Thunderbolt Carbon 70 components
Fork
The Thunderbolt Carbon 70 comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Elite Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite, with a travel distance of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
The Thunderbolt Carbon 70 2019 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Thunderbolt Carbon 70 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
A dropper post is included with the Thunderbolt Carbon 70. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.