Name: Rocky Mountain Altitude
Brand: Rocky Mountain
Availability: InStock
Rating: 88 (10 reviews)

88/100

BikeRide Score

Users (5 ratings)

Experts (5 reviews)

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Rocky Mountain Altitude. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

12 reasons to buy

The Altitude is available in six builds, three carbon (C50, C70, C90) and three aluminum (A30, A50, A70).

Rocky Mountain offers the Altitude with 29” or 27.5” wheels.

All models can be made mixed-wheel-ready using the Rocky Mountain MX Link (purchased separately).

The RIDE-9 chip and two chainstay positions offer 18 different geometry configurations.

Reviewers enjoy how, with the appropriate tuning, the Altitude feels and performs like a shorter travel bike.

Testers praise the balance of “trail bike responsiveness” and enduro stability, saying it is “excellent” in rough terrain.

Testers appreciate the generous integrated frame protection.

The “excellent climbing traction” on steep, technical trails impresses experts.

A tester relishes how “snappy” the 27.5” Altitude is in corners.

Experts love the versatility, saying the bike “works well as an enduro race bike,” but “pro-level skills aren't required to have a good time…”

Reviewers enjoy the “incredibly composed” ride that inspires confidence when tackling very steep terrain and “handling bigger hits.”

According to experts, the Altitude climbs well for an enduro bike and is “surprisingly lightweight for its capabilities.”

4 reasons not to buy

One reviewer finds the grips to be “firm and rough,” noting that the edges may cause discomfort.

Some experts complain that the geometry adjustments lean toward the “steeper end of the scale” and would like the option to make it even slacker.

Testers consider the carbon Altitude builds expensive, questioning the value “compared to bikes with similar or better parts.”

Experts gripe that the seat tube on the medium frame doesn’t offer enough insertion depth and that its dropper only has 150mm of travel.

Bottom line

The Rocky Mountain Altitude is a versatile enduro bike. The RIDE-9 chip, mullet compatibility, 27.5” and 29” wheel choice, and six build options mean there is something to suit the needs of most enduro riders. Experts praise the bike’s ability to handle the toughest downhill sections while being a relatively efficient and nimble climber. Complaints from testers and owners are minor. Overall, the Altitude’s strength is its adjustability and that it performs well as an enduro bike yet, when tuned correctly, can mimic a playful trail bike. However, this versatility comes with a hefty price tag, and some reviewers feel the components of the carbon builds could be better given its price.

Where to buy

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