2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude // Bike Review
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Күн бұрынI have an affinity for bikes that mount the shock low on the frame. I’m not sure how much dropping the center of gravity legitimately affects how a bike handles, but it sure is easy on the eyes. So, as you can imagine, I was immediately a fan when I saw the new Rocky Mountain Altitude frame redesign.
Of course, the Altitude’s voracious appetite for speed is more important than its good looks. I was impressed by how well the altitude climbed. Despite being burdened by thick Maxxis Double Down casing tires, CushCore tire inserts, and a front tire with Maxxis’ MaxxGrip compound, the Altitude scooted around efficiently. This left me wondering just how efficiently it would climb with a more trail-oriented tire setup.
Read the full review at freehub.com/features/2024-roc...
Bike Geometry & Specs
Based on Size Large
Model: Altitude C90 Rally Shimano
Price: $9,999 USD
Wheel Size: 29”
Rear Travel: 160mm
Fork: 170mm
Wheelbase: 1283mm
Chainstay: 450mm
Reach: 475mm
Headtube Angle: 63°
00:00 Intro
00:47 The Climb
05:20 The Descent
13:16 Final Thoughts
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@nicholashines7686 14 күн бұрын
GREAT!!!!! Now I want an Altitude. Great work as usual.
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
I was so excited to test this bike! 🔥
@mrvwbug4423 14 күн бұрын
I demoed one a couple weeks ago, your take on it is the exact same as mine. Butter smooth through chunk, almost a little too long, the long back end really does make you feel like you're riding off the front. The rattle-y dropper post I was told only happens with the Fox and Raceface (rebranded Fox) dropper by the RM rep at the demo, other than that dropper the bike is extremely quiet. I still think I like my 2023 Altitude just a little bit more
@costalcu 14 күн бұрын
These reviews are too good man
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
🙌🏻
@victorrosario4109 14 күн бұрын
What a beauty
@brandonnewell4081 14 күн бұрын
haha I'm with you on the 32t chainring. Currently riding a Spec. Status 160 and the 32t kills me in the SLC/Park City area. I need to try swapping to a 28t.
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
It feels right for me!
@brandonnewell4081 Күн бұрын
@@SpencerAstraPOV Made the switch...should've done it a long time ago
@Sck519 14 күн бұрын
I was able to demo the bike a few weeks ago. The grip on the climbs is the best I've felt. I cleared several tech climbs I usually spin out on or get bucked off my line. It takes more watts on the fire road type climbs but single track tech it is amazing. very quite bike. Feels very stout and a bit heavy though. Would be great if you spend at least 50% of your time in the bike park. I thought it was one of the first bikes I've rod that truly fits the "if you are not going fast in the craziest lines, the bike will make most riding boring" category.
@user-gh5ly2hq4o 13 күн бұрын
I would like to ask if the aluminum alloy version is also good. I have never ridden the Rocky Mountain and would like to try it.
@chris4536 13 күн бұрын
I have the new A50 with a Fox DHX and it rides amazing!
@user-gh5ly2hq4o 13 күн бұрын
@@chris4536 Are there no differences between aluminum alloy and carbon fiber frames except for the material and storage box?
@chris4536 13 күн бұрын
@@user-gh5ly2hq4o Same DNA, different materials!
@brookscurran 13 күн бұрын
It seems like a very appropriate tire spec for the bike which is rare... The PNW may be particularly friendly to tires, but a 160/170mm bike certainly deserved DD tires in most places.
@falkyn06 14 күн бұрын
I was torn between this and the sb160..thoughts?
@greggstrydom1172 14 күн бұрын
Nice work, as always, and thanks! How would you describe this compared to the SB160 you tested recently?
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
The SB160 had a more compact feeling wheelbase. I think the SB160 was quite a bit more supported under pedaling and also more ground hugging. The Altitude had a faster shock damping tune and felt more poppy than the SB160.
@JeremyFacer 14 күн бұрын
Kinda crazy to hear bike reviewers complain about thin casing tires coming standard on 160 travel bikes and then also complain when the right tires for the bike are speced as standard. Always remember that complaining is one of the three pillars of cycling 😂
@ultimatist 14 күн бұрын
Didn't hear any complaining. You referring to other reviewers?
@JeremyFacer 14 күн бұрын
@@ultimatist many reviewers mention that bikes like this one should come with grippy and thick casing tires. In this review he mentions that the grippy and thick tires are too heavy/roll slow and that he’d put lighter tires on if this was his bike. Maybe not “complaining” but definitely not not complaining
@ultimatist 14 күн бұрын
@@JeremyFacer got it. I skipped the climb portion where he probably said that. But then praises RM team for speccing cushcore and DH, which I agree... maybe he needs a wheelset swap before dropping in.
@marklouieadame 14 күн бұрын
Hey that is the symptoms of “Upgradeaditis” illness 😂
@johnnnewmex 14 күн бұрын
Amen brother!
@dash0173 12 күн бұрын
I actually am really not a fan of how the new frame looks... part of the reason why I loved my old altitude so much. it was also an amazing climber and made you feel like the effort you were putting in was worth it, coming from someone who owned the new norco range prior to the altitude. I feel like the new frame looks too similar to so many other bikes on the market...enduro, nomad, etc
@scottie_eves 10 күн бұрын
Question about how tall you are? Seems like all the bike reviews you do are on a large frame. Thanks!
@r0p 14 күн бұрын
Great bike, unfortunately really expensive in the Netherlands. How does this bike stack up against a Santa Cruz Megatower? Or when you ride it in mullet against a Nomad?
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
I haven't ridden he new versions of either of those bikes unfortunately...
@chris4536 13 күн бұрын
This bike would not shine in flat lands like Netherlands!
@jamola1096 13 күн бұрын
exo+ with cushcore wins for me on a bike like this
@Eric.V. 2 күн бұрын
Is this the same rear suspension layout that Intense has?
@thephoenixcycle8854 11 күн бұрын
If l had my choice l would choose the previous. Extremely capable but also adaptable. Some say its a glorified trail bike, and maybe thats true but damn its a true quiver killer. It looks way better too
@DJH3891 12 күн бұрын
Seems like Rocky is planning on sparing out the Slayer by upsizing the Altitude 🤔
@Whyusadd 14 күн бұрын
That’s definitely kushcore breathing
@SpencerAstraPOV 13 күн бұрын
That climb always gets me breathing hard!
@milktop1 14 күн бұрын
Great review as always. I would never buy a Rocky mountain. They are just too expensive.
@johnr5001 14 күн бұрын
Not anymore than any other brand with comparable parts. Only direct sale bikes are cheaper.
@petedog9581 13 күн бұрын
I just bought a 2023 Instinct C30 for $2800. It is the best bike I have owned after 25+ years of Stumpjumpers and Enduros. Both the Instinct and Altitude got updates or total overhauls for 2024, so Rocky needed to move the old inventory out. My gain. I don't need the newest all the time. A Med 2023 Altitude C50 is going for $3500 on Jenson.
@chris4536 13 күн бұрын
You're missing out! Love The Ride.
@tonym6633 13 күн бұрын
Add the non existent Dyname 5.0 motor to this and I'm sold .
@TJ-gh6cg 12 күн бұрын
impossible with the frame design
@obi-wankenobi9871 14 күн бұрын
The geo looks right up my alley, but I am not going to buy a 5200€ bike with mediocre specs. The top spec canyon strive has all the Fox factory bling, DT Swiss wheels, AXS and code RSCs for 6000€.
@Jacob99174 14 күн бұрын
Obi, curious your opinion on the latest Acolyte show? 😂
@gundamnit3594 14 күн бұрын
How were the trails on Alderaan before the imperial scum blew it up?
@mrvwbug4423 14 күн бұрын
If you fit on the Strive and its gigantic sizing hole. It's a gigantic bike, the Altitude is more normal sized. The size L Strive has 500mm reach vs 480 on the Altitude (475 with the reach adjust in the short position).
@obi-wankenobi9871 14 күн бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423The geo doesnt matter when talking about the price. Adding/subtracting a few millimeters/degrees costs nothing.
@snokefilmmedia 14 күн бұрын
Interesting but very noisy bike, it seems. It's a shame that they scrapped the excellent modular Altitude platform they already had with ride9, adjustable shock mount _and_ adjustable chainstays. I haven't checked the leverage curve, but I'm assuming this design won't work as well with a coil as the previous generation.
@mrvwbug4423 14 күн бұрын
That's the dropper, switch to a different dropper and it quiets right up. The Fox/Raceface droppers that RM specs on their blingy builds are a little loose in the seat tube of the new Altitude.
@chris4536 13 күн бұрын
The platform is super progressive and ideal for a coil. It rides like a totally different machine to the previous generation and has simplified and very effective Ride 4 chip, headset reach adjust option and mullet capability with built in 29/27 chip. It rides so well!!!
@AndreasRavnestad 13 күн бұрын
@@mrvwbug4423 Ah yes buying a $350 dropper for my brand new $6k bike sounds like pure dreams
@mrvwbug4423 12 күн бұрын
@@chris4536 It does ride very smoothly, it's also a very long bike, it's not quite the "do everything enduro bike" that the previous gen was.
@scotsemmens596 10 күн бұрын
if you are breathing this hard I'm going to die on the climb.
@zirie 13 күн бұрын
Looks like an Enduro..
@K1ngJame5-mtb 14 күн бұрын
Damn this bike is noisy
@user-xr1xf9qn1i 14 күн бұрын
These reviews are the same crap all over again. Same “climbs” good. Same “snappy” feeling and all that bs. Another boring-long-unnecessary review for a high end bike. Seriously man. At least do a different trail. Same crap over and over 🥱🥱🥱
@Mtbtanner 14 күн бұрын
Then you can leave bro. Get your negative ass out of here.
@bphif3 14 күн бұрын
What are your local trails like ? Do people travel from all around the world to ride them?
@JeremyFacer 14 күн бұрын
@@bphif3chuckanut is 🚽
@user-xr1xf9qn1i 14 күн бұрын
@@bphif3 colorado is worldwide known for world class mtb trails.! Nobody asked for world class trails but different. The same trial in every review. Boring🥱🥱🥱
@jamesdorsijiuhjuh6151 14 күн бұрын
FOH! Colorado isn't even top 5 in the U.S.💩
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