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2015

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 2015

Trail

Size / XS - S - M - L - XL

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At a glance

The 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition is an Trail Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5" wheels, comes in a range of sizes, including XS - S - M - L - XL, has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Rocky Mountain's Thunderbolt range of mountain bikes.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Fork
    RockShox Pike RCT3 27.5. 130mm. Charger Damper / Rebound / Adjustable 3 Position Compression / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock
    RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression / Adjustable Suspension Rate
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Stan's 3.30 Disc / 15mm Axle

    Rear: Stan's 3.30 Disc / 6 Pawl XD Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle
  • Wheels
    Stan's ZTR Flow Tubeless Ready
  • Wheel Size
    27.5"
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition
  • Tires
    Maxxis Ardent EXO 27.5" x 2.4"""
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    Sram PC-XX1 11spd
  • Crank
    Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd
  • Bottom Bracket
    Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit
  • Rear Derailleur
    Sram X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
  • Shifters
    Sram X01 Trigger 1x11spd
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
  • Handlebar
    Race Face Next SL 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep
  • Saddle
    WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
  • Seatpost
    RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
  • Stem
    Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 50-70mm
  • Grips
    Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Headset
    Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered

FAQ

Q: Where to buy a 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition?

The 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition may be purchased directly from Rocky Mountain.

Q: What size wheels does the 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition have?

The 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition should I get?

The 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition comes in sizes XS - S - M - L - XL. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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