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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis YUL and 2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis YUL.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Rocky Mountain Metropolis YUL48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear31.8 mph

Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.

2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis YUL48/38/28T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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 YUL
2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis YUL
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metropolis YUL
Metropolis YUL
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/Commuter
Colors
Black
Grey
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
14, 16, 18, 20, 22
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
RMB Custom
RMB 6061 Alloy
Fork
—
RMB Chromoly Disc
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera Rapidrife 9-spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M191, clamp on 34.9mm
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Crankset
RMB RM-P48 Alloy Arm, 28/38/48 teeth
FSA Dyna Drive 48/38/28t
Bottom Bracket
TH BB-7420
FSA Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG30
Shimano Acera 9spd 11-32t
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
—
Chain
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG-53
Pedals
VP 349S Alloy Body & Steel Cage
RMB Urban Alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp levers
Shimano M446 160
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
Cane Creek Five Series
Handlebar
RMB Zero10 Bar 620mm
RMB Urban Flat Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
RMB 7-degree flip/flop
RMB XC7
Saddle
Rocky Mountain
RMB Urban
Seatpost
RMB, 31.6mm diameter
RMB XC Dual Bolt
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed W/Alloy QR
Shimano RM35 alloy Shimano RM35 alloy
Rims
Alex ACE-24
—
Spokes
Stainless
—
Front Tire
700 x 35c Kenda Kwick Trax
Kenda Kwest 700 X 35c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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