2016 Rocky Mountain Sherpa

ORIGINAL PRICE: $4200 SALE PRICE: $3200

Travel: 120mm (F) / 95mm (R)

Wheel Size: 27.5+

Intended Use: Overland & Bikepacking

The Sherpa puts a Rocky Mountain twist on the concept of bikepacking, allowing riders to tackle more challenging terrain and get a little rowdy—even loaded down for multi day self-supported adventures. The Sherpa will carry you and your gear to the ends of the earth, far from the nearest Strava segment and through whatever ambitious backcountry route you didn’t know you were planning.

We began with our proven Element carbon front triangle and designed a wider rear end to ensure that a front derailleur would clear even the widest tires, because fully loaded overlanding requires an extended gear range.

The wide footprint and high volume of 27.5+ tires give the Sherpa confidence and stability in choppy sections—important when you’re loaded down with gear and going mach chicken over high desert chunder. They also have surprisingly low rolling resistance and excellent roll-over characteristics. 

We matched its 95mm of rear travel to an increased 120mm of front travel for more capability and loaded stability. Rider position was adjusted to be more upright, making long days in the saddle more comfortable.

From bushwhacking in Idaho, to traversing military trails in the Dolomites, to racing the Colorado Trail, to travelling long forgotten game trails in the Himalayas—the Sherpa is made for anyone whose adventures regularly require a GPS beacon.

SPECS HIGHLIGHTS:

Frame: Smoothwall™ Carbon. Form™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. ABC™ Pivots. Press Fit BB
Fork: Manitou Magnum 27.5+. 120mm. TPC Absolute+ Damper / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / 110x15mm HexLock Axle / Tapered Steerer
Shock: Manitou McLeod Custom Valved. Smoothlink™ Design 95mm. Rebound / 4 Position IPA Platform Settings
Headset: Cane Creek Fifteen Series: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
Stem: Race Face 6° x 70-100mm
Handlebar: Race Face Evolve 3/4 Riser Ø31.8mm x 725mm x 9° Sweep
Grips: Rocky Mountain Lock On Mushroom
Brakes: Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers: Shimano M506 I-Spec Shifter Mount
Shifters: Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore E Mount 2x10spd
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
Cranks & Chainrings: Race Face Turbine Cinch Custom 83mm 170-175mm 38/24T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Press Fit w. 83mm Adapters
Cassette: Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Chain: KMC X10 10spd EcoProtect Anti Rust
Front Hub: SUNringle SRC Plus / Fat Fork Specific / 6 Bolt / 32H / 15x110mm Axle
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350 / 6 Bolt / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle / Star Ratchet Freehub
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
Rims: WTB Scraper i45 27.5+ TCS Incl Tubeless Kit
Tires: WTB Trailblazer 27.5+ TCS 27.5" x 2.8" Tubeless Ready
Seatpost: Rocky Mountain XC 30.9mm x 400mm
Saddle: WTB Volt Race
Weight: 30.4 lbs/13.8 kg

All bikes bought at More Bikes come with lifetime simple tune ups on the drivetrain and braking system.