| Frame | New RMB FORM 7005 Alu |
| Fork | RockShox Tora SL Air |
| Front Travel | 100mm. Lock out / Rebound, Alloy Steerer Tube |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Rear Travel | N/A |
| Head Set | FSA ZS-4D |
| Stem | Race Face Ride XC Flip-Flop 6° 70-90-100mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride XC Low Rise 660mm x Ø31.8mm |
| Brakes | Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Avid Juicy 3 |
| Shifters | Sram X5 Triggers 9spd |
| Gearing (FR) | Shimano SLX Direct Mount |
| Gearing (RR) | Sram X9 |
| Cranks & Chainrings | Race Face Ride XC 170-175mm 44/32/22T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Hubs (FR) | Shimano M525 Disc |
| Hubs (RR) | Shimano M525 Disc |
| Cassette | Sram PG-950-9 11-34T |
| Chain | Sram PC-951 |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Rims | WTB Speed Disc XC |
| Tires (RR/FR) | Continental Mountain King 26 |
| Seat Post | Race Face Ride XC 30.9mm |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Size | 15” | 16.5” | 18” | 19” | 20.5” |
| Head Length | |||||
| Head Angle | 70.5° | 71.0° | 71.0° | 71.0° | 71.0° |
| Seat Angle | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Seat Tube length | 381 | 419 | 457 | 483 | 521 |
| Horiz. Toptube Length | 540 | 565 | 585 | 600 | 620 |
| Headtube Length | 120 | 130 | 130 | 150 | 175 |
| Chainstay Length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| BB Drop | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Wheelbase | 1034 | 1054 | 1069 | 1079 | 1094 |
| Front-Centre | |||||
| Standover Height | 717 | 734 | 756 | 777 | 799 |
| Fork Rake | |||||
| Seat Tube (center-center) |
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 of the ride. That’s why we’ve introduced FORM™ – the design and manufacturing process of our high-performance frame tubing. Our philosophy behind FORM™ tubing is to push the limits of tube and frame design to create the frame’s unique riding feel.
Engineered Ride Quality: FORM™ tubing is a line of high-performance tubes designed to elevate the superior ride quality for which Rocky Mountain Bicycles are known. Innovative design: With 25 years of innovation, we continue to push the boundaries of bicycle design. FORM™ tubing is the exciting new frontier of our creativity.
Attention to detail: Every detail in a FORM™ tube set is carefully engineered and has a purpose: from the slightest variations in shape, to wall thickness, tapers, flares and bends.
Uncompromised quality: FORM™ tube sets are manufactured with premium materials and delivered by the best suppliers in the industry to meet Rocky Mountain’s strict requirements.
When we first started building bikes it quickly became apparent that traditional frame geometry wasn't going to cut it on the steep descents and tight turning singletrack of southern British Columbia. To help tame this rugged landscape we developed ST3 Geometry - or Sloping Top Tube Technology. A sloping top tube means increased frame stiffness and strength, and when things aren't going so well, more stand over height for crucial dismounting ease.
The frame layout creates a compact front end, giving increased agility in tight turning singletrack while providing increased stiffness for greater control in all conditions. It's also bomber construction: with a greater separation between the top tube/seat tube and seat tube/seat stay welds, frame stress is distributed over a larger area of the seat tube. Originated by Rocky Mountain and copied by others, ST3 delivers a better handling, stronger frame - the ride of a lifetime.
