Thunderbolt

Specifications: Thunderbolt 799 MSL

• • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 FIT CTD Adjust Kashima. 120mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (3 Position Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock Fox Float CTD Remote Kashima Custom Trail Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (X-Firm ProPedal) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
  • Headset Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face Turbine CNC 35mm 6° x 60-80mm
  • Handlebar Race Face Next SL Carbon 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep
  • Grips ESI Silicone Super Light
  • Brakes Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc 180mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano XTR I-Spec II Shifter Mount
  • Shifters Shimano XTR Switch Shift Di2 I-Spec II 2x11spd
  • Front Derailleur Shimano XTR Di2 E Mount 2x11spd
• • Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR Di2 Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Shimano XTR 170-175mm 38/28T 2x11spd
  • Bottom Bracket Shimano XTR Press Fit
  • Cassette Shimano XTR 11-40T 11spd
  • Chain Shimano XTR Sil-Tec 11spd
  • Front Hub Stan\'s 3.30Ti Hub / 24H / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Stan\'s 3.30Ti Hub / 28H / Alloy Freehub / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Spokes Sapim Laser
  • Rims Stan\'s Valor Carbon Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Maxxis Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready F + R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
  • Saddle WTB Silverado Carbon

• • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 FIT CTD. 120mm. FIT Damper / Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
  • Headset Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 60-80mm
  • Handlebar Race Face Turbine 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Brakes Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano XT I-Spec Shifter Mount
  • Shifters Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
  • Front Derailleur Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd
• • Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
  • Bottom Bracket Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit
  • Cassette Shimano XT 11-36T 10spd
  • Chain Shimano HG95 10spd
  • Front Hub Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Spokes DT Swiss Competition
  • Rims Stan\'s ZTR Crest Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
  • Saddle WTB Silverado Race

• • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 CTD. 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
  • Headset Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face 6° x 60-80mm
  • Handlebar Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Brakes Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount
  • Shifters Sram X7 Triggers 2x10spd
  • Front Derailleur Sram X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
• • Rear Derailleur Sram X9 Type 2 All Mountain 10spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
  • Bottom Bracket Race Face Team XC Press Fit
  • Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
  • Chain Shimano HG54 10spd
  • Front Hub Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Spokes DT Swiss Competition
  • Rims Wheeltech Helix TR25 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé
  • Tires Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost X Fusion HiLo Strate 30.9mm x 420mm
  • Saddle WTB Volt Race

• • Frame FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork Fox 32 Float 27.5 120 CTD. 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings
  • Headset Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face 6° x 60-80mm
  • Handlebar Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Brakes Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount
  • Shifters Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
  • Front Derailleur Shimano SLX E Mount 2x10spd
• • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
  • Bottom Bracket Race Face Team XC Press Fit
  • Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
  • Chain Shimano HG54 10spd
  • Front Hub Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Spokes DT Swiss Competition
  • Rims Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé
  • Tires Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm
  • Saddle WTB Volt Race

• • Frame FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork X Fusion Velvet RL2 27.5 Air. 120mm. Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Axle / Tapered Alloy Steerer
  • Shock Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings
  • Headset Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face 6° x 70-90mm
  • Handlebar Race Face 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 740mm x 5° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
  • Brakes Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano M506 I-Spec Shifter Mount
  • Shifters Shimano Deore Rapid Fire I-Spec 3x10spd
  • Front Derailleur Shimano Deore E Mount 3x10spd
• • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Shimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 3x10spd
  • Bottom Bracket Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit
  • Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
  • Chain Shimano HG54 10spd
  • Front Hub Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Spokes DT Swiss Champion
  • Rims Wheeltech Inferno 23 by SUNringlé
  • Tires Maxxis Folding F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm
  • Saddle WTB Volt

• • Frame FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork Manitou Marvel LTD.120mm / ACT Air / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / Alloy Steerer
  • Shock Manitou Radium Expert Custom Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Lockout
  • Headset Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Reducer
  • Stem Rocky Mountain L7 7° x 70-90mm
  • Handlebar Rocky Mountain Five15 XC Ø31.8mm x 720mm x 5° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain XC Kraton
  • Brakes Shimano BR-M395 Hydraulic Disc 160mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano BL-M395
  • Shifters Sram X5 Triggers 3x10spd
  • Front Derailleur Sram X7 S3 Direct Mount 3x10spd
• • Rear Derailleur Sram X5 3x10spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings FSA Gamma Drive 170-175mm 44/32/22T 3x10spd
  • Bottom Bracket FSA Press Fit Mega Exo
  • Cassette Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
  • Chain Shimano HG54 10spd
  • Front Hub Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 9 x 100mm QR
  • Rear Hub Shimano RM35 / Centerlock / 10 x 135mm QR
  • Spokes Stainless
  • Rims Wheeltech TD26 by Alex Rims
  • Tires Maxxis F: Ardent 27.5\" x 2.25\" R: Ardent Race 27.5\" x 2.2\"
  • Seatpost Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 350mm
  • Saddle WTB Volt

• • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Front Travel 130mm maximum front travel (fork not included)
  • Shock Fox Float CTD Remote Kashima Custom Trail Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (X-Firm ProPedal) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
• • Headset IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom (not included)
  • Front Derailleur E Type Low Direct Mount S3 (not included)
  • Bottom Bracket Press Fit BB92 (not included)
  • Seatpost 30.9mm (not included)

• • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Pipelock™ Main Pivot + BC2™ & ABC™ Bushings. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate. Di2 Ready.
  • Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
  • Fork RockShox Pike RCT3 27.5. 130mm. Charger Damper / Rebound / Adjustable 3 Position Compression / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Shock RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression / Adjustable Suspension Rate
  • Headset Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
  • Stem Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 50-70mm
  • Handlebar Race Face Next SL 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep
  • Grips Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Brakes Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
  • Brake Levers Shimano XT
  • Shifters Sram X01 Trigger 1x11spd
  • Front Derailleur N/A
• • Rear Derailleur Sram X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
  • Cranks & Chainrings Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 32T Direct Mount 1x11spd
  • Bottom Bracket Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit
  • Cassette Sram XG-1195 10-42T 11spd
  • Chain Sram PC-XX1 11spd
  • Front Hub Stan\'s 3.30 Disc / 15mm Axle
  • Rear Hub Stan\'s 3.30 Disc / 6 Pawl XD Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle
  • Spokes DT Swiss Competition
  • Rims Stan\'s ZTR Flow Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Maxxis Ardent EXO 27.5\" x 2.4\"
  • Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm
  • Saddle WTB Silverado SLT Titanium

Technologies: Thunderbolt 799 MSL

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    FORM™ alloy

    Frame Construction

    FORM™ tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM™ tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.

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    ABC™ pivots

    Frame Construction

    ABC pivots are light and stiff. Unlike other bushings, our patented system controls the contact of the bushing surfaces, reducing stiction and binding. Their angled bushing surfaces increase their relative contact area, optimizing them for compact locations like chainstay pivots.

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    RIDE-9 adjustment system

    Geometry

    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. 

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    Smoothlink suspension

    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.

• • RTC™ Design

    Geometry

    Every riding style demands a different set of design principles. Whether we’re creating an XC-race weapon or an all mountain adventure machine, Ride Tuned Concept (RTC™) ensures that key variables like wheel size, suspension travel, and geometry work together to optimize ride quality.

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    Smoothwall carbon

    Frame Construction

    Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.

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    BC2™ pivots

    Frame Construction

    Lighter and stiffer than conventional bearing pivots, BC2™ pivots are the next generation of our ABC system. Unlike other bushings, our patented system controls the contact of the bushing surfaces, reducing stiction and binding. BC2™ pivots feature grease ports for effortless maintenance.

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    Pipelock™ collet

    Frame Construction

    Pipelock™ collets expand radially and lock into the frame, creating the widest and most rigid pivot stance possible. Using Pipelock collets allows us to lower our front triangle pivot-weights while maximizing lateral stiffness.