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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70 and 2011 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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
2011 Rocky Mountain Altitude 70
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Altitude 70
Altitude 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Colors
Gray/Red
Black/red/white
Sizes
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5
15, 16.5, 18, 19, 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Aluminum
Frame Material
FORM 7005 Aluminum
FORM 7005 aluminum
Fork
Fox 32 Float RL FIT 140 15mm
Fox 32 Float RL FIT, 140mm travel
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Monarch RT
Fox Float RP23 XV, 140mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano XT 24/32/42t
Shimano XT, 44/32/22t teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Pfgxp
Shimano XT Hollowtech II
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-36t
Shimano XT
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG94
Shimano HG73
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Disc
Formula R1 disc brakes, Formula R1 reach adjust levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Forty Series
FSA Orbit Z
Handlebar
Easton EA70
Easton EA70 Lo Rise
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton EA 90
Easton EA90
Saddle
Fizik Gobi XM Manganese rails
Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seatpost
Easton EA70
Easton EA70, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
DT Swiss X1600
Rims
DT Swiss X 1600
DT Swiss X1600
Spokes
—
DT Swiss Competition
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent 2.25/Crossmark
26 x 2.25'' Maxxis Ardent
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.