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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2012 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70 and 2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

2012 Rocky Mountain Altitude 7042/32/24T · 11–36T
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude 7044/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2012 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70
2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70
Overview
Model Year
2012
2010
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Altitude 70
Altitude 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Gray/Red
Black
Sizes
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5
15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
FORM 7005 Aluminum
RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Fox 32 Float RL FIT 140 15mm
Fox 32 Float RL FIT w/15QR Thru Axle, 140mm travel
Fork Material
—
Magnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Monarch RT
Fox Float RP23, 140mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT, DMD
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano XT 24/32/42t
Race Face Deus X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Pfgxp
Race Face Deus XC X-Type
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-36t
Shimano XT
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG94
Shimano HG73
Pedals
—
Shimano PD-M520
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Disc
Formula R1 Carbon disc w/180mm rotor brakes, Formula R1 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Forty Series
FSA Orbit MX
Handlebar
Easton EA70
Race Face Deus low riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton EA 90
Race Face Deus
Saddle
Fizik Gobi XM Manganese rails
Fi'zi:k Nisene
Seatpost
Easton EA70
Race Face Deus XC, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: DT Swiss 370 15mm thru-axle, Rear: DT Swiss 370
Rims
DT Swiss X 1600
Stans ZTR Arch
Spokes
—
DT Swiss Competition
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent 2.25/Crossmark
26" Continental Mountain King
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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