2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude C70 Shimano

If you're after a mountain bike that feels both tough and responsive on technical trails, the 2024 Rocky Mountain Altitude C70 Shimano deserves a closer look. This bike's setup puts serious mountain biking in focus. Adjust the geometry to match your ride today, trust the suspension to soak up trail chatter, shift precisely when it counts, and feel solid under braking. Whether you're carving rough singletrack or bombing wider fire roads, the Rocky Mountain Altitude C70 Shimano brings the parts and thoughtfulness to keep you connected every pedal stroke.

Built around Rocky Mountain’s SMOOTHWALL™ carbon frame, it's light yet strong. Smoothwall carbon frames are 3D designed with carefully optimized frame thickness at every point, and they also use different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance. The frame is carefully laid up to handle aggressive riding without breaking a sweat.

One clever touch here is the RIDE-4™ adjustable geometry system. You get four ways to tweak the bike’s setup by changing the head angle, seat angle, and bottom bracket height. That means you can dial it in for short, punchy climbs, loose descents, or any trail style you prefer. It's like having a bike that adapts to your mood or the day's terrain.

Suspension

The suspension-wise, the Altitude C70 Shimano sports a RockShox Zeb Select+ RC2 fork with 170mm of travel up front. It's tough and plush, handling big hits with ease while allowing you to adjust both high and low-speed compression to fit the trail. Out back, there's the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate HBO shock delivering 160mm of travel. This rear shock stays composed on rough, technical sections thanks to its highly tunable air spring and hydraulic bottom-out control that keeps traction and control solid.

Drivetrain and Brakes

On the drivetrain front, this bike uses Shimano XT components — a 12-speed setup that shifts sharply and reliably. You get a wide 10-51T cassette that helps when the climbs get steep but still lets you open it up on fast descents. Power transfer is efficient thanks to the XT crankset, with durability locked in by the threaded bottom bracket. You'll also find a set of Shimano XT Trail 4-piston brakes. They deliver strong, modulated braking, giving you confidence on steep drops and tricky corners.

Wheels and Tires

The wheels mix Race Face AR 30 rims with Rocky Mountain and DT Swiss hubs. They strike a nice balance of weight and strength, perfect for aggressive riding and are all tubeless-ready to help cut flats. Tires are Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT up front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT on the back. Both use sticky rubber compounds and tough casing to grip well without falling victim to thorns or rocks.

Cockpit

The cockpit setup is practical with a Race Face Turbine R Dropper Post for quick saddle height changes, an FSA Orbit NO.85 headset for smooth steering, and a sturdy Rocky Mountain 35 AM stem. The wide Race Face Turbine handlebar gives control where it counts, while ODI Elite Pro grips keep your hands comfortable and secure. A WTB Volt Race saddle rounds out comfort on longer rides.