Thunderbolt 730 Out of Stock

£2,099.00
Named after its lightning quick agility, the 2015 Thunderbolt balances XC efficiency and trail capability. It is equally at home on long, technical climbs as it is flowy singletrack descents. Short 422mm chainstays combined with a longer top tube and a...Read more...
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Named after its lightning quick agility, the 2015 Thunderbolt balances XC efficiency and trail capability. It is equally at home on long, technical climbs as it is flowy singletrack descents. Short 422mm chainstays combined with a longer top tube and a relaxed head tube angle provide both responsiveness and control. The new SMOOTHWALL™ carbon frame on Thunderbolt MSL models represents a major milestone for Rocky Mountain: by using our new PIPELOCK™ main pivot we have removed all traditional bearings from the frame. Combined with grease ports in key pivot locations, PIPELOCK™ results in a stiffer, lighter, and lower-maintenance bike.
Frameset
Frame:

FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.

Fork:

X-Fusion Velvet RL2 27.5 Air. 120mm. Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Axle / Tapered Alloy Steerer

Shock:

Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings

Wheels
Wheel size:

27.5" (650B)

Front Tyre:

Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25"

Rear Tyre:

Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5 x 2.2"

Front Hub:

Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

Rear Hub:

Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle

Rims:

Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé

Spokes:

DT Swiss Competition

Drivetrain
Chainset:

Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T

Cassette:

Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed

Chain:

Shimano HG-54

Shifters:

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur:

Shimano Deore E Mount

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit

Brakes
Front Brake:

Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180mm

Rear Brake:

Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 160mm

Controls
Handlebar:

Race Face 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 740mm x 5° Sweep

Stem:

Race Face 6° x 70-90mm

Headset:

Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

Seatpost:

Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm

Saddle:

WTB Volt

Grips:

Rocky Mountain XC Kraton