Inspection
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Rocky Mountain
2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
Previous used estimate
$1,057 - $1,087
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
12-month projected trend
1%
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vs. category average
5%
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Overview
About this bike
Rocky Mountain's Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition has the head of an XC bike with the heart of a trail shredder, set up the British Columbia way: wide bars, big tires, stiff wheels, and premium suspension. The Smoothwall Carbon frame is quick, agile, and lighweight, and is more than ready to charge hard on singletrack, as it's paired with a RockShox Monarch shock and a nearly perfect Pike fork delivering 120/130mm respectively. Short chainstays combined with a long top tube and slack head angle balance the bike's agility with just enough playfulness and aggression. The innovative Ride-9 adjustable geometry lets you optimize the bike's set up to your riding style, and the pro parts package seals the deal. SRAM's X01 1x11 drivetrain, Shimano's superb XT brakes, and tubeless-ready Stan's wheels with beefy Maxxis treads ensure you've got more than enough bike for any trail. Add a stem and bar from Race Face and a Reverb dropper post, and easy to understand the BC style of riding.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Stan's NoTubes 3.30
- Product Family
- Thunderbolt
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ardent EXO, 27.5 x 2.4
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG-1195, 11-speed: 10-42
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom BC Valved w/SmoothLink design
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01, Type 2
- Component Fork Brand Model
- RockShox Pike RCT3 650B, 15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 130mm travel
- Component Frame Construction
- Rocky Mountain Smoothwall Carbon, Pipelock main pivot, tapered head tube, Press Fit BB, Ride-9 adjustable geometry, 120mm travel
- Frame Construction
- Rocky Mountain Smoothwall Carbon, Pipelock main pivot, tapered head tube, Press Fit BB, Ride-9 adjustable geometry, 120mm travel
- Fork Brand & Model
- RockShox Pike RCT3 650B, 15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 130mm travel
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom BC Valved w/SmoothLink design
- Hubs
- Stan's NoTubes 3.30
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent EXO, 27.5 x 2.4
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01, Type 2
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1195, 11-speed: 10-42
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Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.