Ride 9 offers you 9 positions to fine tune your geometry with a pair of allen keys to make it easy.
Optimised for being quick and nimble, the Thunderbolt has been designed for all types of riding.
The Alloy frame is designed to ensure strength, weight, and ride quality.
Shimano Deore is a tried and tested groupset with 10 speeds so you can always find a gear for any situation.
Fast as lightning!
Quick and nimble, the Thunderbolt is 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 both carbon and alloy, and our RIDE-9 adjustment system gives you the power to further adjust geometry and ride characteristics to your liking.
Size Specific tune
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real-world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
FORM™ alloy
FORM™ tubesets utilise premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM™ tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimised strength, weight and ride quality.
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.
Adjust your RIDE-9™ position for geometry before considering suspension effects, or variables like air pressure and shock compression. Make gradual, incremental changes, take notes, and be methodical. Don’t adjust in a hurry before a big ride. Take your time and enjoy the process.
Smoothlink suspension
Smoothlink™ suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.
| frame | FORM? Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9? Adjustable Geomet |
| sizes | XS - S - M - L - XL |
| fork | RockShox Recon RL 140mm 37mm Offset |
| shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT |
| rear travel | 140mm |
| headset | FSA ORBIT NO.57E |
| stem | ROCKY MOUNTAIN AM |
| handlebar | ROCKY MOUNTAIN AM 760MM |
| grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| brakes | Shimano MT200 2 Piston / Shimano RT30 180mm / Shimano RT30 180mm |
| brake levers | Shimano MT200 |
| shifters | Shimano Deore |
| rear derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| cranks & chainrings | Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2 PC 32T |
| cassette | SunRace CSMS2 11-46T |
| chain | KMC X10-1 |
| front hub | Shimano MT400 Boost 15mm |
| rear hub | Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm |
| spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| rims | WTB ST i25 TCS Tubeless |
| tires | WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.25 / WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.25 |
| seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm |
| saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| weight | 14.46 KG / 31.9 LBS |
| FRAME | FORM? Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9? Adjustable Geomet |
| SIZES | XS - S - M - L - XL |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 140mm 37mm Offset |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT |
| REAR TRAVEL | 140mm |
| Headset | FSA ORBIT NO.57E |
| Stem | ROCKY MOUNTAIN AM |
| Handlebar | ROCKY MOUNTAIN AM 760MM |
| GRIPS | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| BRAKES | Shimano MT200 2 Piston / Shimano RT30 180mm / Shimano RT30 180mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT200 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| CRANKS & CHAINRINGS | Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2 PC 32T |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS2 11-46T |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano MT400 Boost 15mm |
| REAR HUB | Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm |
| SPOKES | 2.0 Stainless |
| RIMS | WTB ST i25 TCS Tubeless |
| Tires | WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.25 / WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5 x 2.25 |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Weight | 14.46 KG / 31.9 LBS |
| Ride Style | Trail |
| Fork Brand | Rockshox |
| Fork Travel | 121 - 140mm |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | Deore |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Shock Travel | 121 - 140mm |
| Ride 9 Adjustment | Ride 9 offers you 9 positions to fine tune your geometry with a pair of allen keys to make it easy. |
| Trail Geometry | Optimised for being quick and nimble, the Thunderbolt has been designed for all types of riding. |
| Strong Alloy Frame | The Alloy frame is designed to ensure strength, weight, and ride quality. |
| Shimano Deore Groupset | Shimano Deore is a tried and tested groupset with 10 speeds so you can always find a gear for any situation. |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.
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