#2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE GEOMETRY FULL#

While we haven’t had the opportunity to ride the Altitude on flatter, tamer trails (oh darn), we did get it out on some steeper, more downhill-oriented trails we could see a DH bike dropping in on. Overall, we’re impressed with the climbing prowess and overall comfort of the Altitude. At 458mm, the reach of the Altitude is long enough to be instantly comfortable for our 6’1” mostly-torso tester, even with a nice and short 50mm stem. Leaving the FOX Float wide-open for anything but paved climbs yielded a bike that still has some give to help smooth out the trail but doesn’t rob you of any effort when it comes time to put down the power. Setting off on our maiden ride, it was apparent how well this bike pedaled. For our long-term test, we’ll experiment with the RIDE-9 feature more. That said, a bike with a total of nine possible geometry settings can be a bit overwhelming, and as such, we did our First Ride with the bike setup in the Neutral position only. For a better idea of the bike’s bottom bracket height, we measured our test bike’s bb while setup in the Neutral position to 13.75 inches (349.25mm) with Maxxis 27.5x2.4” WT tires. Utilizing their RIDE-9 adjustable geometry, which allows riders to fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a whopping nine different configurations, the Altitude’s head angle ranges from 65 degrees to 66.1 degrees, bottom bracket drop ranges from 13mm to -1mm, and for the size large frame we rode, the reach can be set between 452mm and 464mm. Select models and sizes available from May 15thĮven the best looking bike can be ruined by poor geometry, but thankfully Rocky Mountain has put together a good set of numbers for the new Altitude.Weight: Frame and shock: 5.45lbs (2,470g), size medium.All sizes fit a water bottle in front triangle, even with a reservoir shock.Modern parts compatibility (Boost spacing, Metric shock lengths, post-mount 180mm brakes, etc.).Significantly stiffer thanks to one-piece seat stay, new envelope, and updated layup (25% more lateral stiffness).Integrated “Spirit Guide” chainguide with 2-bolt ISCG05.Chainstay and downtube protectors (downtube protectors unavailable on first shipment but will be delivered to the shop where the bike was purchased as soon as available).Seat tube lengths have been adjusted to accommodate longer dropper posts at maximum insertion.

Future-proofed to be compatible with Di2, FOX Live, and a dropper post simultaneously.

#2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE GEOMETRY FULL#

Improved cable management with larger head tube ports, full shift housing, large downtube access port, and internal shift and brake housing within the front triangle.

Bearings at all pivots, including lower shock mount.

2018 rocky mountain altitude geometry