LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE

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
worlds most rugged and diverse riding terrain.
These mountains are where our engineers design, prototype, and test our bikes. Its 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 geting 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 were famous for.
Culture & Design
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
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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 owy singletrack descents, itll have
you powering through the rough stu and popping o 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 stier, lighter, and lower-maintenance bike.
2015 THUNDERBOLT MSL
XC XC Trail Trail
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We designed the Thunderbolt MSL for our own special blend of XC and trail riderspeople 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 RTC
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DESIGN
We gave the Thunderbolt MSL 120mm of SMOOTHLINK suspension travel to provide a perfect
blend of XC eciency 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 signicantly 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 adjustmentfrom
slack and progressive to steep and ecientto allow riders to dial the Thunderbolt MSL in for their
preferred riding style and terrain.
The Rider
Thunderbolt MSL
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SMOOTHLINK Suspension
SMOOTHLINK suspension stays supple yet supportive through a wider range of gears than conventional
single pivot or other four-bar suspension congurations. This patented system reduces both pedal-bob
and botom-outs, while allowing us to ne tune variables like braking and climbing traction across a wide
range of intended uses.
Technology
RIDE-9 System
Our patented RIDE-9 technology is the
key to our bikes extraordinary versatility.
It uses two interlocking chip inserts
to adjust geometry and suspension
characteristics, allowing riders to tune
their bikes to their specic riding styles,
terrain, and weight.
PIPELOCK Pivot
Rather than relying on lateral compression for stiness like
traditional main pivot designs, our patent-pending PIPELOCK
pivot uses a military grade, hard-anodized collet that expands
radially to create the widestand therefore most rigidpivot
stance possible. Using PIPELOCK allows us to cut our main
pivot weight dramatically while signicantly increasing lateral
stiness. PIPELOCK Pivots also feature grease ports for
eortless maintenance.
SMOOTHWALL Carbon
SMOOTHWALL carbon uses one of the worlds most
sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading
stiness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate
excess resin and bers by using rigid internal molds instead
of traditional air bladders. We then utilize dierent types
of carbon in specic frame areas to maximize stiness and
impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.
ABC Pivots
Our revolutionary Angular Bushing
Concept (ABC) pivots are lighter, stier,
and require less maintenance than
conventional bearing pivots. Like our
BC2 pivots, they rotate on hardened
alloy inserts that botom out to reduce
stiction and binding. However, by using an
angled bushing surface they increase their
relative contact area, optimizing them for
compact locations like chainstay pivots.
BC2 Pivots
Lighter and stier 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 botoms
out to control the contact of the bushing surfaces,
reducing the preload that causes stiction and binding.
BC2 Pivots also feature grease ports for eortless
maintenance.
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Fully Di2 compatible with integrated batery stealth port in downtube.
Internal cable, shock, and stealth dropper post routings keep cables neatly stowed.
Easy internal cable management with downtube stealth port.
142mm E-Thru rear axle increases stifness.
BB92 pressft botom bracket provides maximum lateral stifness.
Grease ports on BC2 and PIPELOCK pivots allow for fast and easy maintenance.
Key Features
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
STA SEAT ANGLE (deg) 73.7-75.3 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
BBD BOTTOM BRACKET DROP / RISE (mm) 25.2-4.7 25.2-4.7 25.2-4.7 25.2-4.7 25.2-4.7
SH STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm) 696 696 696 696 696
WB WHEELBASE (mm) 1072 1098 1124 1150 1181
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.
Thunerbolt MSL
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TECHNOLOGY
799 MSL
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME
SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Pipelock Main Pivot + BC2 & ABC
Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable
Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
COLOR Matte Green Carbon
SIZE XS- S - M - L - XL
SHOCK
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
FORK
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
HEADSET
Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom
Tapered
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano XTR I-Spec II Shifter Mount
BRAKES Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc 180mm
CASSETTE Shimano XTR 11-40T 11spd
CHAIN Shimano XTR Sil-Tec 11spd
CRANKS Shimano XTR 170-175mm 38/28T 2x11spd
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano XTR Press Fit
SHIFTERS Shimano XTR Switch Shift Di2 I-Spec II 2x11spd
F. DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR Di2 E Mount 2x11spd
R. DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR Di2 Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd
F. HUB Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 24H / 15mm Axle
R.HUB Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 28H / Alloy Freehub / 12 x 142mm Axle
SPOKES Sapim Laser
RIMS Stan's Valor Carbon Tubeless Ready
TIRES
Maxxis Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready F + R: Ardent Race 27.5"
x 2.2"
HANDLEBAR
Race Face Next SL Carbon 1/2 Rise 35mm x 740mm x 9
Sweep
STEM Race Face Turbine CNC 35mm 6 x 60-80mm
GRIPS ESI Silicone Super Light
SADDLE WTB Silverado Carbon
SEATPOST RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
$10 999
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TECHNOLOGY
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
770 MSL
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME
SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Pipelock Main Pivot + BC2 & ABC
Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable
Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
COLOR Matte Dark Red
SIZE XS- S - M - L - XL
SHOCK
Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink Design
120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) -
Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
FORK
Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 FIT CTD. 120mm. FIT Damper / Rebound
/ Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open)
Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
HEADSET Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount
BRAKES Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm
CASSETTE Shimano XT 11-36T 10spd
CHAIN Shimano HG95 10spd
CRANKS Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
BOTTOM BRACKET Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit
SHIFTERS Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
F. DERAILLEUR Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd
R. DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
F. HUB Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
R.HUB Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
SPOKES DT Swiss Competition
RIMS Stan's ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready
TIRES
Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5" x 2.25" R: Ardent Race 27.5" x
2.2"
HANDLEBAR Race Face Turbine 1/2 Rise 35mm x 740mm x 9 Sweep
STEM Race Face Turbine 35mm 6 x 60-80mm
GRIPS Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
SADDLE WTB Silverado Race
SEATPOST RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
$5 499
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TECHNOLOGY
750 MSL
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
FRAME
SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Pipelock Main Pivot + BC2 & ABC
Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable
Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
COLOR Matte Dark Blue
SIZE XS- S - M - L - XL
SHOCK
Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink Design
120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) -
Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
FORK
Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 CTD. 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout)
- Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle /
Tapered Steerer
HEADSET
Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom
Tapered
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount
BRAKES Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
CASSETTE Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
CHAIN Shimano HG54 10spd
CRANKS Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
BOTTOM BRACKET Race Face Team XC Press Fit
SHIFTERS Sram X7 Triggers 2x10spd
F. DERAILLEUR Sram X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
R. DERAILLEUR Sram X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd
F. HUB Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
R.HUB Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
SPOKES DT Swiss Competition
RIMS Wheeltech Helix TR25 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringl
TIRES
Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5" x 2.25" R: Ardent Race 27.5" x
2.2"
HANDLEBAR Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise 31.8mm x 750mm x 9 Sweep
STEM Race Face 6 x 60-80mm
GRIPS Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
SADDLE WTB Volt Race
SEATPOST X Fusion HiLo Strate 30.9mm x 420mm
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
SPECIFICATIONS
$4 299
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Were a selsh bunch, so we couldnt resist producing a Thunderbolt MSL BC Edition. With
its lively, botomless-feeling SMOOTHLINK suspension curve, adjustable RIDE-9 system,
and class-leading stiness it was the perfect candidate for some additional brawn. Set up
the way we set our own bikes upwide bars, short stem, big tires, sti wheels, and premium
suspension, the BC Edition translates the Thunderbolts agility into true trail bike playfulness
and aggression.
2015 THUNDERBOLT MSL BC EDITION
XC Trail Trail Aggressive Trail
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Fully Di2 compatible with integrated batery stealth port in downtube.
Internal cable, shock, and stealth dropper post routings keep cables neatly stowed.
Easy internal cable management with downtube stealth port.
142mm E-Thru rear axle increases stifness.
BB92 pressft botom bracket provides maximum lateral stifness.
Grease ports on BC2 and PIPELOCK pivots allow for fast and easy maintenance.
Key Features
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
STA SEAT ANGLE (deg) 73.0-74.6 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
BBD BOTTOM BRACKET DROP / RISE (mm) 20.2-0.5 20.2-0.5 20.2-0.5 20.2-0.5 20.2-0.5
SH STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm) 702 702 702 702 702
WB WHEELBASE (mm) 1072 1098 1124 1150 1,181
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.
Thunderbolt MSL BC Edition
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TECHNOLOGY
790 MSL BC EDITION
*Specification and availability subject to change without notice.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME
SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Pipelock Main Pivot + BC2 & ABC
Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9 Adjustable
Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
COLOR Matte Dark Blue
SIZE XS- S - M - L - XL
SHOCK
RockShox Monarch RT3 Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink Design
120mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression / Adjustable
Suspension Rate
FORK
RockShox Pike RCT3 27.5. 130mm. Charger Damper / Rebound
/ Adjustable 3 Position Compression / 15mm Axle / Tapered
Steerer
HEADSET Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano XT
BRAKES Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
CASSETTE Sram XG-1195 10-42T 11spd
CHAIN Sram PC-XX1 11spd
CRANKS Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd
BOTTOM BRACKET Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit
SHIFTERS Sram X01 Trigger 1x11spd
F. DERAILLEUR N/A
R. DERAILLEUR Sram X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
F. HUB Stan's 3.30 Disc / 15mm Axle
R.HUB Stan's 3.30 Disc / 6 Pawl XD Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle
SPOKES DT Swiss Competition
RIMS Stan's ZTR Flow Tubeless Ready
TIRES Maxxis Ardent EXO 27.5" x 2.4"
HANDLEBAR Race Face Next SL 1/2 Rise 35mm x 760mm x 9 Sweep
STEM Race Face Turbine 35mm 6 x 50-70mm
GRIPS Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
SADDLE WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
SEATPOST RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
$6 399
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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, 25
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Avenue, St-Georges, Beauce
Qubec , Canada, G6A 1AQ
T: 1.800.663.2512 F: 1.800.570.8356