First Look: Rocky Mountain Altitude Rally Edition
Rocky Mountain just released a race-ready version of their Rocky Mountain Altitude for 2014. While the frame remains unchanged the Rally Edition will come with race-specific components to give the Altitude a more aggressive character. Check out our review of the 2013 model here. This is what they say about their new bike kit:
“Straight out of the box, Altitude Rally Edition bikes are ready for any Enduro start-gate.
Featuring premium race-tuned suspension, DH width bars, 1×10 drivetrain, and burlier wheels,
Rally Edition bikes are ready to put power down between the tape and smash berm
after berm.”
Without any doubt the components are a key to great performance in racing. But how much will that version change the rather tame trail bike? We’ll tell you as soon as we got one for testing!
1×10 drivetrain in combination with a e.13 chain guide should perform a lot better in rough terrain than the standard 2×10 setup of the Altitude we tested in 2013.
The new Fox Float X Remote rear shock features fast on-the-fly adjustment of the CTD-system and has a better heat management than previous models.
Photos: Margus Riga / Rocky Mountain
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About the Author
Robin Schmitt
Robin is one of the two founders of 41 Publishing, a visionary and go-getter. While he now enjoys every second on the bike – whenever his busy schedule allows – he used to race against the clock at enduro events and a few Downhill World Cups. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello, loves classic cars, travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. Progressive ideas, new projects and major challenges – Robin loves exploring undiscovered potential and getting to the bottom of new trends.
