2023 Rocky Mountain Solo Review: Get Ready For Adventure!
Posted March 29, 2023 in gravel bikes, Road Biking, Cycling, Product Reviews by Thomas Running
The Rocky Mountain Solo Gravel Bike is designed to take you on an adventure. Whether it’s long gravel rides, loaded-up bike camping trips, single-track, or simply your daily commute, the Solo is the one bike that does it all. The blend of lightweight and speed paired with compliance and tire clearance gives the rider the comfort and confidence to take the adventure farther. The Solo is the perfect bike for anyone who wants a quiver killer, one bike that can handle whatever they throw at it. It’s for the rider that likes to push themselves on new or known terrain. If you’re looking for adventure, you’re looking for the Solo.
Key Features
- Carbon frame introduced this year
- Re-designed geometry, a more modern adventure
- Confidence inspiring stable ride, allows the rider to go faster through rough stuff
- More compliance added for improved comfort
- Rubber protectors on the fork to protect frame during roadside fixes
- 4 water bottle carrying capacity in the triangle of the bike
What Can The Rocky Mountain Solo Do For You?
The Rocky Mountain Solo is meant to take you on an adventure. Whether it’s long dirt and gravel rides, loaded-up bike camping trips, or single-track. The Rocky Mountain Solo will give the rider the confidence to pursue any adventure and ride. The Solo’s redesigned frame added a lot of compliance compared to older models to keep you comfortable while updating the geometry to give it a more stable and faster ride. The Rocky Mountain Solo is the perfect bike for anyone who wants a quiver killer, one bike that can handle whatever they throw at it in a day, and the rider that likes to push themselves on known and unknown terrain.
2023 Rocky Mountain Solo Features Review
Rocky Mountain gave this bike an overhaul this year. They dropped the bottom bracket, slacked out the front end, and extended the reach of the bike to give it a more modern geometry for the adventure rider.
The Solo will be available in a carbon frame in 2023. SMOOTHWALL Carbon technology has allowed Rocky Mountain to eliminate material, and fine-tune the types of carbon used in specific areas. This build process maximizes stiffness and minimizes the overall weight of the frame. Additionally, it allows for increased vertical compliance in the unique seat tube to increase rider comfort.
The RMB 6061 alloy frame is no slouch though, giving the rider a balance of strength, weight, and value. It also delivers the same tire clearance, accessory mounts, and ride qualities.
Both the carbon and alloy models feature the same full carbon fork, with rubber fork protectors to keep your bike protected during gear swaps or trailside repairs.
Both the carbon and alloy models feature the same full carbon fork, with rubber fork protectors to keep your bike protected during gear swaps or trailside repairs.
The Rocky Mountain Solo is 2x, Di2, and full-length dropper post-compatible. This allows you to really tune the Rocky Mountain Solo to do whatever it is you want to do. Whether riding path, singletrack, or multi-day bike adventures. Fully enclosed internal cable routing gives a clean and simple look to the bike.
Who Is The Rocky Mountain Solo For?
This is for you if you crave adventures and need a bike that will go bigger and longer.
This is not for you if you are looking for a bike strictly for commuting. Check out the Specialized Sirrus for this. If you want to hit huge jumps and fly down MtB tracks, check out the Specialized Stumpjumper.
Find Your Next Ride On The Rocky Mountain Solo
The redesigned Rocky Mountain Solo is ready to hit the dirt and not look back. Load the bike with days worth of gear, or just 4 water bottles and get going. Veer off on that rough-looking path you always pass, or just keep going where you normally turn to head home. The 2023 Rocky Mountain Solo will keep you comfortable and ready for more.
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