Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
Value Guide market data · 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
12-month trend
17%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Altitude model years
2024$10,229 - $11,879▲ 51% vs. 2018
2023$9,299 - $10,799▲ 37% vs. 2018
2022$9,513 - $11,047▲ 40% vs. 2018
2021$9,718 - $11,285▲ 43% vs. 2018
2020$6,788 - $7,8830% vs. 2018
2019$6,881 - $7,991▲ 1% vs. 2018
2018$6,788 - $7,883Currently viewing
2016$8,835 - $10,260▲ 30% vs. 2018
2015$8,835 - $10,260▲ 30% vs. 2018
2014$7,068 - $8,208▲ 4% vs. 2018
2013$6,417 - $7,452▼ 5% vs. 2018
2012$3,720 - $4,320▼ 45% vs. 2018
2011$3,906 - $4,536▼ 42% vs. 2018
2010$6,510 - $7,560▼ 4% vs. 2018
2009$6,045 - $7,020▼ 11% vs. 20181996$2,079 - $2,414▼ 69% vs. 20182018 Altitude Carbon 50 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL Grip Performance 160mm
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. FORM Alloy Rear Triangle. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 150mm travel
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano SLX
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92
- Cassette
- Shimano XT, 11-speed: 11-46
- Chain
- KMC X11-1
- Chainrings
- 32T steel
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect Cinch
- Front Derailleur
- Rocky Mountain Spirit Guide
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano SLX
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Race Face Chester 780mm
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost
- Fox Transfer Performance Elite 30.9mm
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 AM
- Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Boost, Rear: 148 x 12mm Boost
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion WT EXO tubeless ready, Front: DHF 27.5 x 2.50, Rear: DHR II 27.5 x 2.40
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed, Rear: DT Swiss 370
- Rims
- Sun DÜroc 30 Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl
- Spokes
- WTB 2.0-1.6
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.