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Rocky Mountain Altitude new platform for 2021

TN 09. September 2020 Edition No. 2021

The Altitude will be Rocky Mountain's key platform for enduro racing and aggressive trail riding. Ridden by the Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro team, this bike is fast. Already race proven, the redesigned Altitude is now more capable than ever.

The goal with the redesign was to create a bike that would be competitive on today’s racetracks while still being a ton of fun for those getting out for a ride on the weekend. We might not all smash racetracks and stand on podiums like Jesse Melamed, but we can all relate to the feeling of committing to ride a little faster or hitting that feature you usually skip over. The Altitude has everything that you need to take your riding to the next level.

“I started my EWS career on the Altitude, I won my first EWS on the Altitude, and now I’m ready to take this all-new version to the top step of the podium. The Altitude has always been the bike for me, and now that there’s multiple wheel sizes offered, updated geometry, and a ton of attention to detail, I think it’ll once again be a crowd favourite amongst riders everywhere. It’s got everything you need to accomplish your riding goals, and for me that means race winning, lap smashing, all-around mountain bike fun!”

– Jesse Melamed

Over the last several seasons the Altitude and Instinct BC have reigned supreme in the enduro category. Designed for aggressive riding at the highest level, the Rocky Mountain Race Face Enduro team has favored the 29” wheeled Instinct BC in recent seasons. We’re consolidating the Altitude and Instinct BC platform under one name, giving Altitude ownership of the enduro category.

Looking at the needs of shorter riders vs. taller riders, we’ve introduced a wheelsize split with our medium Altitude frame. Our size small frame is offered with 27.5” wheels and an adjusted frame design to give riders a comfortable amount of standover height, while the size medium frame maintains the silhouette of the large and extra-large frames but is available in either 27.5” or 29” to accommodate proper fitment. For riders that are tall enough to ride large or extra-large frames, the Altitude is offered with a 29” wheel only.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Altitude (29”)

170mm, 44mm (FOX) or 42mm (RockShox) offset fork
Max tire clearance is 29 x 2.6
Max chainring size 34t
Min chainring size 30T
Sizes: M-XL
Weight:
- Frame & Fox X2 shock: 3.4 kg (7.49 lbs), size Large
- Altitude Carbon 90 Rally Edition complete: 14.6 kg (32.3 lbs), size Medium
- Altitude Carbon 70 complete: 14.5 kg (31.9 lbs), size Medium
- Altitude Alloy 70 complete: 16.1 kg (35.4 lbs), size Medium

Altitude (27.5”)

170mm, 37mm offset fork
Max tire clearance is 27.5 x 2.6
Max chainring size 34t
Min chainring size 30t
Sizes: S-M
Weight:
- Frame & Fox X2 shock: 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs), size Medium
- Altitude Carbon 90 Rally Edition complete: 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs), size Medium
- Altitude Carbon 70 complete: 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs), size Medium
- Altitude Alloy 70 complete: 15.9 kg (35.0 lbs), size Medium

*Note: Complete bikes and frameset weights include protectors, chainguide, seat collar, and axle: 94.5 g (0.2 lbs)

FRAME FEATURES

In pursuit of true versatility, the Altitude has been updated to include a variety of new frame features.

We’re always looking for ways to take our bikes to the next level, which leads our engineers to incorporate thoughtful ideas through flawless integration. Added benefits like the ability to control the balance between stability and playfulness, ease of maintenance, and frame durability are just the beginning for these bikes.

10mm chainstay adjustment

Long = high speed stability
Short = playfulness
Dedicated Rocky Mountain 180mm brake mount supplies, no extra parts needed
New Rocky Mountain hanger
SRAM UDH compatible in Long mode

RIDE-9 adjustment system

The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys.
Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.

Internal guides (Carbon models) and large ports (Alloy models)

Full guided internally for easy cable and hose management
Moto style compatible
Secured for rattle-free setup

Added protection, guards, and chainguide

Downtube protection, noise cancelling chainstay protection, “Canadian Shield” yoke protection, and downtube shuttle guard
New Rocky Mountain “Canadarm” mount with OneUp Components V2 Top Guide

Modular shock mount

Allows for future suspension kinematic updates
Only available on carbon models

Updated tube profile

Modern look with a focus on front triangle stiffness for steering precision

Dual bearings at the chainstay and seatstay

Increased stiffness and durability. Shielded bearings featured on all pivots including at the lower shock mount (compatible with aftermarket shocks as well