Altitude Carbon 50
Overview
Intended use: Enduro
Rear travel: 160
Description
The Altitude Carbon is purpose-built to go fast and demolish steep trails. Fine tune your ride by opting for full 29'' or MX, using the built-in flip chip (sizes MD-XL) or adjust the RIDE-4™ with a single Allen key. Its total enduro capabilities can help you secure that “top step” and own those demanding group rides with confidence. The redesigned Altitude Carbon also features internal routing and the new PenaltyBox™ 2.0 downtube storage. With so much capability in your corner, it’s time to push limits, climb faster, and charge. Enduro lives at Altitude.
Rider support
5 years warranty, transferable to second owners
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Specifications
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Reach (mm) | 450 | 475 | 505 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 791 | 797 | 808 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.2 | 63.2 | 63.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Reach (mm) | 453 | 478 | 508 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 793 | 801 | 812 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1282 | 1318 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.4 | 63.4 | 63.4 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.4 | 77.4 | 77.4 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Reach (mm) | 455 | 480 | 510 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 796 | 803 | 814 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1281 | 1318 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.7 | 77.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Reach (mm) | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 798 | 806 | 817 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1241 | 1281 | 1317 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Reach (mm) | 450 | 475 | 505 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 791 | 797 | 808 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.2 | 63.2 | 63.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Reach (mm) | 453 | 478 | 508 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 793 | 801 | 812 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1282 | 1318 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.4 | 63.4 | 63.4 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.4 | 77.4 | 77.4 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Reach (mm) | 455 | 480 | 510 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 796 | 803 | 814 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1281 | 1318 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.7 | 77.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Reach (mm) | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 798 | 806 | 817 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1241 | 1281 | 1317 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Reach (mm) | 450 | 475 | 505 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 798 | 809 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1244 | 1283 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.3 | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Reach (mm) | 453 | 478 | 508 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 794 | 801 | 812 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1283 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Reach (mm) | 455 | 480 | 510 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 796 | 803 | 814 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.8 | 77.8 | 77.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Reach (mm) | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 640 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 798 | 806 | 817 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Reach (mm) | 450 | 475 | 505 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 798 | 809 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1244 | 1283 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.3 | 63.3 | 63.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.3 | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Reach (mm) | 453 | 478 | 508 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 794 | 801 | 812 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1283 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Reach (mm) | 455 | 480 | 510 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 639 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 796 | 803 | 814 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1243 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 610 | 642 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 | 63.8 | 63.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 115 | 130 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.8 | 77.8 | 77.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 440 | 470 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 450 | 450 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Reach (mm) | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 630 | 640 | 653 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 798 | 806 | 817 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1242 | 1282 | 1319 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | |
|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24 |
| Reach (mm) | 424 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 760 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1189 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | |
|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 20 |
| Reach (mm) | 427 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 763 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1189 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | |
|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 |
| Reach (mm) | 430 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 765 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1188 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | |
|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13 |
| Reach (mm) | 433 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 768 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1188 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24 |
| Reach (mm) | 424 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 760 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1189 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 20 |
| Reach (mm) | 427 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 763 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1189 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 |
| Reach (mm) | 430 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 765 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1188 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 553 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13 |
| Reach (mm) | 433 |
| Stack (mm) | 599 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 768 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1188 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Features and technologies
29” / MX
Ability to mullet MD-XL via built-in flip chip. No need to buy a separate link or mount.
PenaltyBox™ 2.0
The new PenaltyBox™ 2.0 downtube storage (carbon models only) includes generous capacity, custom tool wrap and our rock-solid hinged door system that doubles down as a water bottle mount and built-in concealed AirTag/Tile compartment.
RIDE-4™ adjustment system
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip.
LC2R™ suspension system
LC2R™ (Low Centre Counter Rotating) is our unique take on a virtual pivot suspension design, delivering a smooth and predictable ride on challenging terrain.
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.
Reach adjust headsets
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.
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FAQs
What are the compatible wheel sizes for the Altitude?
The SM frame is equipped with 27.5” wheels front and back. The MD, LG, and XL frames are equipped with 29” wheels front and back, and they are also MX (Mullet) compatible.
What is the LC2R suspension?
LC2R™ (Low Centre Counter Rotating) is our unique take on a virtual pivot suspension design, delivering a smooth and predictable ride on challenging terrain. The LC2R™ delivers ride characteristics that balance kinematic variables to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel riders have come to love
What is the altitude shock size and hardware?
The forward shock hardware is a 40 x 10mm ID pin and reducers.
What is the altitude seatpost diameter?
Both the Alloy and Carbon versions of the Altitude require a 30.9mm diameter seat post.
What is the altitude rear axle size?
The Altitude uses a 12mm x 148mm rear hub. The total axle length is 173mm, with a 1.0 thread pitch.
What is the maximum seatpost insertion on the Altitude?
Dropper post length depends on your saddle height and the maximum seatpost insertion depth which you’ll find in the user manual.
What is the maximum recommended fork length?
The Altitude is compatible with forks up to 170mm in travel.
What are the Altitude's chainlength and chainline range?
These measurements are using the OEM Installed Chainring.
SM = 32T | 116L
MD = 32T | 118L118L
LG - XL = 32T | 120L
The chainline range for the Altitude is: 52 - 55mm
What is the Altitude's maximum chainring size?
The maximum chainring size is 34T and the minimum is 30.
Can I ajdust the headset reach?
Yes, all frames are equipped with reach adjust headsets to fine tune the reach with 3 positions (short, center, long).
What headset size is compatible with my Altitude?
Altitude Carbon: No.85-1 0mm Offset Headset, complete
Altitude Alloy: RMB ZS56|66 0mm Offset Headset, complete
Headset Cup Set 1194004 RMB Upper ZS56 | 5mm Offset Cup Set
What is the fork offset for the Altitude?
The fork offset is 37mm offset.
What size is needed for the bottom bracket?
The Altitude needs a BSA 73 Threaded bottom bracket, meaning that it's 73mm wide and uses English type threads.
