Rocky Mountain's new Solo bikes are built for gravel and adventure riding. The British Columbia company has loaded the Solo bikes with the usual road-bikes-off-road fare of ample tire clearance, tons of braze-ons and relaxed geometry. There are two models: a $2,549 SRAM Force 1 bike and a $1,899 model with SRAM Apex. (UK/AU pricing not available.)
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Rocky Mountain Solo features
- 6061 aluminum frame
- Carbon fork with triple bosses on each leg
- 12 x 142mm rear / 15 x 100mm front thru-axles
- Fits up to 700 x 40mm or 27.5 x 2.2in tires
- Multiple bosses for cages, gear and rack
- 1x chainring only
- Internal dropper post compatible
- 5 sizes
Rocky Mountain Solo 70
The Solo 70 is the more expensive of the two, at $2,549. It rolls on Sun Helix TR25 SL29 wheels with 40mm wide Maxxis Ravager EXO tires. Single-ring drivetrain duties are handled by SRAM's Force 1x11 group and slowing is courtesy of SRAM Force discs squeezing 160mm rotors on both ends.
Solo 70s will be available in three creatively named colors: Tank Girl, Back in Black and Billy Ocean.
Rocky Mountain Solo 50
The $1,899 Solo 50 uses the same aluminum frame, carbon fork and rims as the 70 but with more affordable parts. SRAM takes care of drivetrain and braking chores with its Apex 1x11 gearing and hydraulic disc brakes.
Three colors are offered: Billy Ocean, Back in Black and Acid Rain.