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LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Culture & Design We have been developing high performance bikes in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1981. Our Development Centre is located at the foot of the North Shore mountains, home to some of the world’s most rugged and diverse riding terrain. These mountains are where our engineers design, prototype, and test our bikes. It’s not uncommon to see team riders like Wade Simmons and Thomas Vanderham out on the trails with our product team, notepads crammed into jersey pockets and data acquisition equipment mounted to their bikes. From getting our hands dirty at local trail building days, to rugged backcountry adventures, to the global stage of World Cup racing, we live and breathe mountain biking. As riders ourselves we obsess over material quality, frame geometry, and suspension optimization to deliver the legendary ride quality we’re famous for.
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2015 THUNDERBOLT MSL
XC Trail
Trail 120mm
XC
Named after its lightning quick agility, the 2015 Thunderbolt MSL dominates on a variety of terrain. Equally at home on long, technical climbs as it is flowy singletrack descents, it’ll have you powering through the rough stuff and popping off every trail feature you lay eyes on. The all-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. This combined with grease ports in key pivot locations results in a stiffer, lighter, and lower-maintenance bike.
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Thunderbolt MSL
The Rider We designed the Thunderbolt MSL for our own special blend of XC and trail riders—people who hammer at the pointy end of the pack, but stay aggressive and stylish when terrain gets rougher. Marathon racing? Sure. Triple up those whoops? Why not! BC Bike Race? Of course! Smash every corner? Be rude not to.
THUNDERBOLT MSL RTCTM DESIGN
We gave the Thunderbolt MSL 120mm of SMOOTHLINK™ suspension travel to provide a perfect blend of XC efficiency and trail capability. In order to achieve the agility and responsiveness we were looking for with this bike we chose 27.5” wheels and engineered short, 422mm chainstays. We increased control by lengthening the toptube and reined in the stem length, and were able to significantly reduce standover height by tucking the shock into the toptube. Finally, we added our RIDE-9™ system into the mix, providing a wide range of adjustment—from slack and progressive to steep and efficient—to allow riders to dial the Thunderbolt MSL in for their preferred riding style and terrain.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Technology RIDE-9™ System
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
Our patented RIDE-9™ technology is the
SMOOTHWALL™ carbon uses one of the world’s most
key to our bikes’ extraordinary versatility.
sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading
It uses two interlocking chip inserts
stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate
to adjust geometry and suspension
excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead
characteristics, allowing riders to tune
of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types
their bikes to their specific riding styles,
of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and
terrain, and weight.
impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.
BC2™ Pivots Lighter and stiffer than conventional bearing pivots, our Bushing Concept 2 (BC2™) Pivots
are the
oversized next generation of our groundbreaking ABC™ system. Unlike other bushings, our patented system uses a hardened alloy insert that bottoms out to control the contact of the bushing surfaces, reducing the preload that causes stiction and binding. BC2™ Pivots also feature grease ports for effortless maintenance.
ABC™ Pivots Our revolutionary Angular Bushing Concept (ABC™) pivots are lighter, stiffer,
PIPELOCK™ Pivot
and require less maintenance than
Rather than relying on lateral compression for stiffness like
conventional bearing pivots. Like our
traditional main pivot designs, our patent-pending PIPELOCK™
BC2™ pivots, they rotate on hardened
pivot uses a military grade, hard-anodized collet that expands
alloy inserts that bottom out to reduce
radially to create the widest—and therefore most rigid—pivot
stiction and binding. However, by using an
stance possible. Using PIPELOCK™ allows us to cut our main
angled bushing surface they increase their
pivot weight dramatically while significantly increasing lateral
relative contact area, optimizing them for
stiffness. PIPELOCK™ Pivots also feature grease ports for
compact locations like chainstay pivots.
effortless maintenance.
SMOOTHLINK™ Suspension SMOOTHLINK™ suspension stays supple yet supportive through a wider range of gears than conventional single pivot or other four-bar suspension configurations. This patented system reduces both pedal-bob and bottom-outs, while allowing us to fine tune variables like braking and climbing traction across a wide range of intended uses.
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Thunerbolt MSL
Key Features •
Fully Di2 compatible with integrated battery stealth port in downtube.
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Internal cable, shock, and stealth dropper post routings keep cables neatly stowed.
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Easy internal cable management with downtube stealth port.
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142mm E-Thru rear axle increases stiffness.
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BB92 pressfit bottom bracket provides maximum lateral stiffness.
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Grease ports on BC2™ and PIPELOCK™ pivots allow for fast and easy maintenance.
Geometry XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
HTA HEAD ANGLE (deg)
67.2°-68.4°
67.2°-68.4°
67.2°-68.4°
67.2°-68.4°
67.2°-68.4° 73.7°-75.3°
STA SEAT ANGLE (deg)
73.7°-75.3°
73.7°-75.3°
73.7°-75.3°
73.7°-75.3°
STL SEAT TUBE (mm)
381
419
457
483
521
TTH TOP TUBE-HORIZONTAL (mm)
540
565
590
615
645
HTL HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm)
100
110
120
130
145
CSL CHAINSTAY LENGTH (mm)
422
422
422
422
422
25.2-4.7
25.2-4.7
25.2-4.7
25.2-4.7
25.2-4.7
696
696
696
696
696
1072
1098
1124
1150
1181
BBD BOTTOM BRACKET DROP / RISE (mm) SH
STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm)
WB WHEELBASE (mm) R
REACH (mm)
376-393
398-415
420-437
443-460
469-486
S
STACK (mm)
544-552
553-561
562-570
572-580
586-594
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
799 MSL $11 499
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME
TECHNOLOGY
COLOR SIZE SHOCK
FORK HEADSET BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES CASSETTE CHAIN CRANKS BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS F. DERAILLEUR R. DERAILLEUR F. HUB R.HUB SPOKES RIMS TIRES HANDLEBAR STEM GRIPS SADDLE SEATPOST
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready. Matte Green Carbon XS- S - M - L - XL Fox Float CTD Remote Kashima Custom Trail Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (X-Firm ProPedal) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 FIT CTD Adjust Kashima. 120mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (3 Position Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom Tapered Shimano XTR I-Spec II Shifter Mount Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc 180mm Shimano XTR 11-40T 11spd Shimano XTR Sil-Tec 11spd Shimano XTR 170-175mm 38/28T 2x11spd Shimano XTR Press Fit Shimano XTR Switch Shift Di2 I-Spec II 2x11spd Shimano XTR Di2 E Mount 2x11spd Shimano XTR Di2 Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 24H / 15mm Axle Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 28H / Alloy Freehub / 12 x 142mm Axle Sapim Laser Stan's Valor Carbon Tubeless Ready Maxxis Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready F + R: Ardent Race 27.5" x 2.2" Race Face Next SL Carbon 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep Race Face Turbine CNC 35mm 6° x 60-80mm ESI Silicone Super Light WTB Silverado Carbon RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
770 MSL $5 799
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
FRAME COLOR SIZE SHOCK FORK HEADSET BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES CASSETTE CHAIN CRANKS BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS F. DERAILLEUR R. DERAILLEUR F. HUB R.HUB SPOKES RIMS
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready. Matte Dark Red XS- S - M - L - XL Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 FIT CTD. 120mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm Shimano XT 11-36T 10spd Shimano HG95 10spd Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd Shimano XTR Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle DT Swiss Competition
TIRES
Stan's ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5" x 2.25" R: Ardent Race 27.5" x 2.2"
HANDLEBAR STEM GRIPS SADDLE SEATPOST
Race Face Turbine 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 60-80mm Rocky Mountain Lock On XC WTB Silverado Race RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
750 MSL $4 599
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
FRAME COLOR SIZE SHOCK FORK HEADSET BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES CASSETTE CHAIN CRANKS BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS F. DERAILLEUR R. DERAILLEUR F. HUB R.HUB SPOKES RIMS
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready. Matte Dark Blue XS- S - M - L - XL Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 CTD. 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd Shimano HG54 10spd Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd Race Face Team XC Press Fit Sram X7 Triggers 2x10spd Sram X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd Sram X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle DT Swiss Competition
TIRES
Wheeltech Helix TR25 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5" x 2.25" R: Ardent Race 27.5" x 2.2"
HANDLEBAR STEM GRIPS SADDLE SEATPOST
Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep Race Face 6° x 60-80mm Rocky Mountain Lock On XC WTB Volt Race X Fusion HiLo Strate 30.9mm x 420mm
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
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2015 THUNDERBOLT MSL BC EDITION
Trail
Aggressive Trail 120mm
XC Trail
We’re a selfish bunch, so we couldn’t resist producing a Thunderbolt MSL BC Edition. With its lively, bottomless-feeling SMOOTHLINK™ suspension curve, adjustable RIDE-9™ system, and class-leading stiffness it was the perfect candidate for some additional brawn. Set up the way we set our own bikes up—wide bars, short stem, big tires, stiff wheels, and premium suspension—, the BC Edition translates the Thunderbolt’s agility into true trail bike playfulness and aggression.
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Thunderbolt MSL BC Edition
Key Features •
Fully Di2 compatible with integrated battery stealth port in downtube.
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Internal cable, shock, and stealth dropper post routings keep cables neatly stowed.
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Easy internal cable management with downtube stealth port.
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142mm E-Thru rear axle increases stiffness.
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BB92 pressfit bottom bracket provides maximum lateral stiffness.
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Grease ports on BC2™ and PIPELOCK™ pivots allow for fast and easy maintenance.
Geometry XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
HTA HEAD ANGLE (deg)
66.5°-68.2°
66.5°-68.2°
66.5°-68.2°
66.5°-68.2°
66.5°-68.2° 73.0°-74.6°
STA SEAT ANGLE (deg)
73.0°-74.6°
73.0°-74.6°
73.0°-74.6°
73.0°-74.6°
STL SEAT TUBE (mm)
381
419
457
483
521
TTH TOP TUBE-HORIZONTAL (mm)
540
565
590
615
645
HTL HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm)
100
110
120
130
145
CSL CHAINSTAY LENGTH (mm)
422
422
422
422
422
20.2-0.5
20.2-0.5
20.2-0.5
20.2-0.5
20.2-0.5
702
702
702
702
702
1072
1098
1124
1150
1,181
BBD BOTTOM BRACKET DROP / RISE (mm) SH
STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm)
WB WHEELBASE (mm) R
REACH (mm)
368-385
390-408
413-430
436-452
461-479
S
STACK (mm)
554-562
563-571
572-581
582-590
596-604
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Rocky Mountain Bicycles
790 MSL BC EDITION $6 699
SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOGY FRAME COLOR SIZE SHOCK FORK HEADSET BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES CASSETTE CHAIN CRANKS BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS F. DERAILLEUR R. DERAILLEUR F. HUB R.HUB SPOKES RIMS TIRES HANDLEBAR STEM GRIPS SADDLE SEATPOST
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready. Matte Dark Blue XS- S - M - L - XL RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression / Adjustable Suspension Rate RockShox Pike RCT3 27.5. 130mm. Charger Damper / Rebound / Adjustable 3 Position Compression / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered Shimano XT Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm Sram XG-1195 10-42T 11spd Sram PC-XX1 11spd Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit Sram X01 Trigger 1x11spd N/A Sram X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd Stan's 3.30 Disc / 15mm Axle Stan's 3.30 Disc / 6 Pawl XD Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle DT Swiss Competition Stan's ZTR Flow Tubeless Ready Maxxis Ardent EXO 27.5" x 2.4" Race Face Next SL 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 50-70mm Rocky Mountain Lock On XC WTB Silverado SLT Titanium RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
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Development Centre
Rocky Mountain Bicycles 1225 East Keith Road, Unit #10 Nort Vancouver, Bc V7J 1J3 T. 604-980-9938 F. 604-980-9975
Eastern Office
Rocky Mountain Bicycles 9095, 25th Avenue, St-Georges, Beauce Québec , Canada, G6A 1AQ T: 1.800.663.2512 F: 1.800.570.8356
