Quick and nimble, the Thunderbolt is a total livewire. Whether it’s powering up technical climbs or popping off every trail feature in sight, its 27.5” wheels and 140mm of rear travel makes this bike ready and capable for when you’re feeling creative with line choice. The frame is available in FORM alloy, and our RIDE-9 adjustment system gives you the power to further adjust geometry and ride characteristics to your liking.
MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
- The Thunderbolt strikes that perfect balance between quickness and surefootedness
- Mid Travel 140mm for a quick, playful feel
- RIDE-9 Geometry adjustment tailors bike to suit the rider & terrain
- A 150mm travel RockShox Recon fork for confident trail handling
- New Shimano I-Spec EV brakes for the uncluttered cockpit
- Full Shimano 12spd drivetrain for worry-free performance
DESIGNED FOR
Trail
FRONT TRAVEL
150mm
REAR TRAVEL
140mm
WHEEL SIZE
27.5”
Front Triangle
FORM Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Chainstay
FORM Alloy
Seatstay
FORM Alloy
Fork
RockShox Recon Gold RL 150mm | 37mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT
F / Brake
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston
R / Brake
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston
F / Rotor
Shimano RT54 180mm
R / Rotor
Shimano RT54 180mm
R / Shifter
Shimano Deore 12spd
R / Derailleur
Shimano Deore 12spd
Crankset
Shimano Deore
27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T
Chainguide
Rocky Mountain Spirit Guide
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain
Shimano HG6100
F / Hub
Shimano MT400 | 15mm Boost
R / Hub
Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
F / Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless
R / Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless
F / Rim
Tape Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
R / Rim
Tape Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
F / Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
R / Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips / Tape
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm
XS - SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm |
XL = 170mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142