Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- 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 27.5. 130mm. Charger Damper / Rebound / 3 Position Compression Threshold / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink Design 120mm. Rebound / 3 Position Threshold / Adjustable Suspension Rate
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Rear Cogs
- SRAM XG-1180 10-42T 11spd
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01, Type 2
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Stan's NoTubes 3.30
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent EXO, 27.5 x 2.4
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.