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2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 · 2007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Specification2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 502007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model year20062007
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 50Vertex 50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1092196143
Original MSRP—$1,799.00
Colors—Laser Red/White
Sizes—15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum7005 aluminum
ForkFOX FRL Lockout, 100mm travelFox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain mixShimano LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX STIShimano LX Rapid Fire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
CranksetRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve X-TypeRace Face Evolve X-Type
Rear cogs—9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG53-9
PedalsCrank Brothers Egg Beater CXCrank Brothers Egg Beater Smarty
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX brakes, Shimano Deore LX STI leversShimano LX brakes, Shimano LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA OrbitFSA Orbit
HandlebarEvolve XC FlatRMB Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemEvolve XCRace Face Evolve XC
SaddleSelle X2WTB Shadow Team
SeatpostRace Face Evolve XCRMB Carbon
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano LX
RimsMavic XM 317 DiskMavic XM 317 Disk
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT Competition stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.10" IRC Mibro Marathon
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.