Rocky Mountain Flare
Rocky Mountain Bicycles proven frame geometry as a light and stiff package is what makes these mountain bikes stand out as good mountain bikes. The heart of a bike is its frame. The geometry, the material, the feel, and the way it reacts under the rider are the very essence frame’s unique riding feel. This is a great bike for beginners, it’s a smooth riding XC mountain bike with decent components provides value for the money.
Rocky Mountain Flare - SPECIFICATIONS
| TYPE OF FRAME | RMB 6061 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Threaded BB. ZeroStack 1-1/8″ Headtube. Rack and Fender Mounts |
| FORK | Suntour XCT V4 100mm preload |
| SIZES | 13”, 15”, 16.5”, 18”,19”, 20.5”, 22” |
| CRANK | Suntour XCT V1 170-175mm 44/32/22T 8spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Suntour Sealed Cartridge |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Altus EZ fire |
| COG SET | Shimano FD-M190 31.8mm 8spd |
| CHAIN | Shimano HG40 8spd |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano FD-M190 31.8mm 8spd |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Sram PG830 11-32T 8spd |
| RIMS | Alex DM18 |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano RM35 Disc |
| REAR HUB | Shimano RM35 Disc |
| SPOKES | 14g stainless |
| NIPPLES | Brass |
| TIRES | Kenda K892 1.95″ |
| PEDALS | RMB Steel Cage Composite |
| FRONT BRAKE | Promax DSK 310 Mechanical |
| REAR BRAKE | Promax DSK 310 Mechanical 160mm rotor |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Shimano Altus EZ fire |
| HANDLEBAR | RMB Five15 XC Ø31.8mm x 660mm x 5° Sweep |
| STEM | RMB XC7 7° x 60-110mm |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek Five Series: ZS44mm |
| GRIPS | |
| SADDLE | RMB XC |
| SEAT POST | RMB XC 27.2mm |
| SEAT CLAMP | Alloy QR |
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Rocky Mountain Flare – the heart of a bike is its frame
An entry level bike from Rocky Mountain provides a great priced bike that gives a smooth ride with good components that complement the value for money. When they do break just upgrade too better parts as the frame is nice and strong with a well-designed geometry. The quality if the finish and the overall ride are what makes the Rocky Mountain Flare one of the ten best mountain bikes under $500. This is one of the good mountain bikes that make a great entry level mountain bike which can be easily upgraded with better components as the riders skills improves.
