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2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT · 2011 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT

Specification2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT2011 Rocky Mountain Metropolis NRT
Overview
Model year20102011
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelMetropolis NRTMetropolis NRT
Bicycle typeCity/commuterCity/commuter
Archive ID2132823651
ColorsBlackBlack
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"16, 18, 20, 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame materialRMB CustomCustom RMB
Fork—Alloy
Fork materialAlloy, unicrown crownAlloy
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCommuter MixShimano mix
ShiftersShimano Alfine Rapidfire PlusShimano Alfine Rapidfire
Front derailleurN/A—
Rear derailleurN/AShimano Alfine
CranksetRMB RM-P42 Alloy Arm, 42 teethFSA Alloy, 45t teeth
Bottom bracketTH BB-7420Cartridge TH 7420 W/Super Water Seals
CassetteShimano AlfineShimano
Rear cogs8-speed internal, 18 teeth20 teeth
ChainKmcKmc
PedalsVP 349S Alloy Body & Steel Cage—
Brakes
BrakesShimano M416 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano BR-M421 leversShimano BR-M416 Disc brakes, Shimano M421 levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFsaCane Creek C.N.C.
HandlebarRMB Zero10 Bar 620mmFSA Metropolis
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRMB 7-degree flip/flopFSA Metropolis
SaddleRocky MountainRMB Urban Water Proof
SeatpostRMB, 31.6mm diameterFSA Metropolis, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed W/Alloy QR, Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 discFront: Shimano HB-M435, Rear: Shimano Alfine
RimsAlex ACE-24Alex TD-24
SpokesStainlessStainless stainless
Front tire700 x 35c Kenda Kwick Trax28 x 1 5/8" CST Salvo
Rear tire—28 x 1 3/8" CST Salvo
Wheel size700c wheels28" wheels

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