- Frame
- RMB Custom
- Groupset
- Commuter Mix
City & Commuter · Non-electric
2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
- Not published
- Original MSRP
- Not documented
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Key differences
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- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT and 2011 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT.
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
2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
2011 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metropolis NRT
Metropolis NRT
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Colors
Black
Black
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
16, 18, 20, 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
RMB Custom
Custom RMB
Fork
—
Alloy
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
Alloy
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Alfine Rapidfire
Rear Derailleur
—
Shimano Alfine
Crankset
RMB RM-P42 Alloy Arm, 42 teeth
FSA Alloy, 45t teeth
Bottom Bracket
TH BB-7420
Cartridge TH 7420 W/Super Water Seals
Cassette
Shimano Alfine
Shimano
Rear Cogs
8-speed internal, 18 teeth
20 teeth
Chain
Kmc
Kmc
Pedals
VP 349S Alloy Body & Steel Cage
—
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano BR-M421 levers
Shimano BR-M416 Disc brakes, Shimano M421 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
Cane Creek C.N.C.
Handlebar
RMB Zero10 Bar 620mm
FSA Metropolis
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
RMB 7-degree flip/flop
FSA Metropolis
Saddle
Rocky Mountain
RMB Urban Water Proof
Seatpost
RMB, 31.6mm diameter
FSA Metropolis, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed W/Alloy QR, Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 disc
Front: Shimano HB-M435, Rear: Shimano Alfine
Rims
Alex ACE-24
Alex TD-24
Spokes
Stainless
Stainless stainless
Front Tire
700 x 35c Kenda Kwick Trax
28 x 1 5/8" CST Salvo
Rear Tire
—
28 x 1 3/8" CST Salvo
Wheel Size
700c wheels
28" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.