








Altitude Carbon 70
Overview
Intended use: Enduro
Rear travel: 160
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Specifications
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FrameSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Penalty Box 2.0 Storage |Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Threaded BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 160mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
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ForkRockShox Zeb Select+ RC2 170mm | 27.5 = 38mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
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Front Travel170
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ShockRockShox Vivid Select+ HBO | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 40x10mm F Hardware | SM = 210x55mm | MD - LG - XL = 230x60mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
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Rear Travel160
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HeadsetFSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
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StemRocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
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HandlebarRace Face Turbine | 780mm Width | 40mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
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GripsODI Elite Pro Lock On
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BrakesSram Maven Bronze Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
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ShiftersSram AXS Pod Controller
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Rear DerailleurSram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
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Cranks & ChainringSram GX Transmission | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
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Bottom BracketSram DUB BSA 73 Wide
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CassetteSram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
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ChainSram GX Eagle Transmission
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Front HubNovatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm
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Rear HubDT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
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SpokesDT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
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RimsRace Face ARC 30 | 32H | Cushcore Trail Tire Inserts | Lightweight | Tire & Rim Protection
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TiresMaxxis Assegai 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra DD Tubeless Ready | Cushcore Trail Tire Inserts | Lightweight | Tire & Rim Protection
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SeatpostOneUp V3 Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG - XL = 210mm
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SaddleWTB Solano Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
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Weight34.9 LBS|15.8 KGS
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

md | lg | xl | |
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

sm | |
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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.

sm | |
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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.

sm | |
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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.

sm | |
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Reach adjust headsets
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.

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.

29” / MX
Ability to mullet MD-XL via built-in flip chip. No need to buy a separate link or mount.

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. The new Altitude also has size-specific chainstay lengths to offer a balanced ride across all frame sizes.

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.
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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.