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Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70

Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70
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Details

The Altitude will be our key platform for enduro racing and aggressive trail riding. Ridden by the Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro Team, this bike is fast. Already race proven with Jesse's win at the EWS in Zermatt, the redesigned Altitude is now more capable than ever.

The goal with the redesign was to create a bike that would be competitive on today's racetracks while still being a ton of fun for those getting out on weekends. We might not all smash racetracks and stand on podiums like Jesse Melamed, but we can all relate to the feeling of committing to ride a little faster or hitting that feature you usually skip over. The Altitude has everything that you need to take your riding to the next level.

Looking at the needs of shorter riders vs. taller riders, we've introduced a wheel size split on our medium Altitude frame. The Altitude is designed high speed descending and aggressive riding, which is why we've offered four frame sizes including both sizes small and medium with 27.5" wheels.

Wheel size:
Sizes Small – Medium: 27.5-inch
Sizes Medium – X-Large: 29-inch

- All new frame, ground-up design
- The platform of choice for the Rocky Mountain / Race Face Enduro Team
- Updated suspension, geometry & features
- Adjustable chainstay length to suit the rider
- Kinematics, fit & wheel size-adjusted per size
- All new Fox 36 drops weight & adds air bleed ports
- Fox Float X2 shock for ultimate downhill performance
- Shimano XT crankset
- Maxxis EXO+ casing for increased durability
- Ergon grips to reduce rider fatigue
- All new Race Face Turbine R dropper, user serviceable, lower stack & insertion

Size Specific tune
SUSPENSION:
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real-world field testing and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.

FORM alloy
FRAME CONSTRUCTION:
FORM tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.

RIDE-9 adjustment system
GEOMETRY:
The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.

Adjust your RIDE-9 position for geometry before considering suspension effects, or variables like air pressure and shock compression. Make gradual, incremental changes, take notes, and be methodical. Don't adjust in a hurry before a big ride. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Smoothlink suspension
SUSPENSION:
Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you're on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centered on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.

Smoothwall carbon
FRAME CONSTRUCTION:
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world's most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry-leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.

Specs

Frame SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 160mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Performance Elite Series 170mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
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
Rear Shock Fox Float X2 Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | SM = 210x55mm | MD - LG - XL = 230x60mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Rims/Wheels Race Face AR 30 | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | 32H
Hubs Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm
Spokes DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Tires Front: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Crankset Shimano XT | 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length
Chainrings 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T
Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB71
Chain Shimano M8100
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano XT 10-51T
Shifters Shimano XT
Handlebars Race Face Turbine R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Tape/Grips Ergon GE1 EVO Lock On
Stem Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Brakes Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Finned Metal Pads | RT66 203mm F Rotor | RT66 180mm R Rotor
Pedals Sold separately
Saddle WTB Volt Race | Cromoly Rails | 142mm Width
Seat Post Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm

* Subject to change without notice.

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