Description
Taking trail to new heights. Often imitated but never surpassed, the all-new Altitude pushes the envelope of what a modern trail bike is capable of.
Available in both carbon and alloy models, the Altitude is the perfect blend of pedalling efficiency, small-bump sensitivity, and the ability to charge hard! Designed to include a host of next-generation features, the Altitude’s wide range of RIDE-9™ adjustments to tackle any terrain—from technical BC loam, to clapped out EWS tracks, flowy New Zealand jumps, and Moab slickrock singletrack.
Technologies of The Altitude Carbon 50 Include:
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.
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. Suspension and geometry setup are complex art forms with huge variations in rider style, preference, terrain, and ability. We do recommend the use of professional services, but we also believe that learning to dial in your own bike is the best way to fully understand its performance. 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. RIDE-9™ Setup Guides General Setup Guide (English)Guide de configuration du système XC Element Trail Instinct Pipeline Altitude.
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.
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.
Available in both carbon and alloy models, the Altitude is the perfect blend of pedalling efficiency, small-bump sensitivity, and the ability to charge hard! Designed to include a host of next-generation features, the Altitude’s wide range of RIDE-9™ adjustments to tackle any terrain—from technical BC loam, to clapped out EWS tracks, flowy New Zealand jumps, and Moab slickrock singletrack.
Technologies of The Altitude Carbon 50 Include:
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.
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. Suspension and geometry setup are complex art forms with huge variations in rider style, preference, terrain, and ability. We do recommend the use of professional services, but we also believe that learning to dial in your own bike is the best way to fully understand its performance. 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. RIDE-9™ Setup Guides General Setup Guide (English)Guide de configuration du système XC Element Trail Instinct Pipeline Altitude.
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.
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.
Features
• Frame: SMOOTHWALL* Carbon Front Triangle. FORM* Alloy Rear Triangle. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9* Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
• Fork: Fox 36 Float EVOL Grip Performance 160mm
• Front Travel: 160mm
• Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Performance
• Rear Travel: 150mm
• Headset: FSA Orbit NO.57E
• Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM
• Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
• Grips: Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
• Brakes: Shimano SLX / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano SLX
• Shifters: Sram GX Eagle
• Rear Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle
• Cranks & Chainrings: Sram Stylo 6k Eagle 34T
• Bottom Bracket: Sram BB92 DUB
• Cassette: Sram PG-1230 11-50T
• Chain: Sram NX Eagle
• Front Hub: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
• Spokes: WTB 2.0-1.8
• Rims: Sun Düroc 35 Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
• Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5
• Seatpost: Race Face Aeffect Dropper 30.9mm
• Saddle: WTB Volt Race
• Fork: Fox 36 Float EVOL Grip Performance 160mm
• Front Travel: 160mm
• Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Performance
• Rear Travel: 150mm
• Headset: FSA Orbit NO.57E
• Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM
• Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
• Grips: Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
• Brakes: Shimano SLX / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano SLX
• Shifters: Sram GX Eagle
• Rear Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle
• Cranks & Chainrings: Sram Stylo 6k Eagle 34T
• Bottom Bracket: Sram BB92 DUB
• Cassette: Sram PG-1230 11-50T
• Chain: Sram NX Eagle
• Front Hub: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
• Spokes: WTB 2.0-1.8
• Rims: Sun Düroc 35 Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
• Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5
• Seatpost: Race Face Aeffect Dropper 30.9mm
• Saddle: WTB Volt Race
SKU# CRE912-C50-FRG-PAR
Package ID: Au_Oversize_Free