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Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL 650B
Product DescriptionRide up, ride down, ride up, ride down, ride all day long. With its first in its category Straight-Up geometry and patented SmoothLink suspension system, Altitude is a super efficient climber and a wicked descender. Put this bike in your quiver and you might find it's the only one you ever pull out to ride.
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Rebelman
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: April 2, 2013 Strengths: Wow is this fun. Coming from a light, 3.5" travel XC rig I was skeptical and a bit worried that 6" or travel and a bigger bike would overwhelm me. After about six rides, I cannot remember what it was like to ride anything else. I am still dialing it in on the shock, fork, but I have played with the ride 9 a few times as well. Did a long climb in the full out "climb" set-up (setting 2) and then changed in the parking lot--it takes about two minutes--and set it to full "descend" mode (setting 6). Right away I could feel the difference. I was noticeably lower (bottom bracket dropped a full 20mm) and noticed the bigger front wheel looming more. In climb mode it handles a technical climb very well, rolling smoothly and reacting quickly. Descending in full climb mode is a bit choppy and I could tell I was not getting everything out of the bike. Climbing in descend mode was, predictably, a bit sluggish--but not as bad as I would have thought. But descending, wow. I am waaaay more confident, able to fly through rock gardens, corner with confidence, and drop anything that my talent will allow without hesitating. This bike covers my flaws and mishaps with aplomb. I will be playing with the ride-9 some more to find a balance between climb and descend that fits me best, likely tilted toward descend because the short chainstays facilitate climbing quite well in even descending mode. The 650b/27.5 wheels are noticeably smoother than my old 26". This could be psychological as well, but I do not hesitate to roll over rather than go around many obstacles. I have not ridden a 29er off road, so no comparisons there, but the other day I swapped with a riding partner so he could feel it and riding his 26er felt small, almost childish for a bit until I readjusted. The stock build is superb, with the clutch-drive derailleur living up to its billing, 2x10 keeping me honest, and the reverb post coming in handy already and offering no issues. Loving it all. Weaknesses: Price. You wouldn't believe what my wife thinks it cost vs. what I paid . . . I guess for carbon and a top build, this is becoming standard, but still it is enough to make me overly nervous about it. Not too sure of the Sun Ringle wheels yet--first experience. No issues; just wondering if there's something better I should aim for. I had to add rime tape to set it up tubeless (not really an issue, but thought it would come ready out of the box). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass Duration Product Used: 6 rides Price Paid: $5300.00 Purchased At: Elevation Cycles Similar Products Used: Turner Burner
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