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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 and 2008 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
2008 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Vertex 50
Vertex 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Colors
—
Red/White
Sizes
—
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
FORM 7005 aluminum
Fork
FOX FRL Lockout, 100mm travel
Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX STI
Shimano LX
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Cassette
—
Shimano LX
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG53-9, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Crank Brothers Smarty
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX brakes, Shimano Deore LX STI levers
Formula ORO K24 brakes, Formula K24 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Evolve XC Flat
Easton EA50
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Evolve XC
Easton EA50
Saddle
Selle X2
WTB Shadow Team
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve XC
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano HB-M525 Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 317 Disk
Mavic XM 317
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.