Few bike companies embody the heart of mountain biking like Rocky Mountain Bicycles. Born in the shadow of Canada’s rugged North Shore and refined on legendary trails from Whistler to Moab, Rocky Mountain has been shaping what a “real trail bike” feels like since 1981.
Rocky Mountain follows a design mantra known internally as “Ride Your Way.”
Every bike is built around three guiding principles:
- Geometry Tunability – Most models feature the brand’s RIDE-9 or RIDE-4 adjustment system, allowing riders to alter head-tube angle, bottom-bracket height, and suspension feel without swapping parts.
- Real-World Testing – Before a design ever reaches production, prototypes spend months on North Shore slabs, Whistler jump lines, and Squamish climbs. Feedback from team riders like Jesse Melamed feeds directly into frame refinements.
- Balanced Feel Over Pure Numbers – Rather than chasing the longest reach or slackest angle, Rocky aims for intuitive handling. The goal is always confidence on technical terrain without losing agility.
