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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CX is Road; 2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX is Gravel & Cyclocross.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CX and 2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX.

  3. Gearing

    2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX has a 11% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CX.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CX50/34T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.9 mphHighest gear30.4 mph

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

2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX50/34T · 12–28T · 10-speed
Lowest1.21:1Highest4.17:1Total range343%

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
2011 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
Overview
Model Year
2011
2012
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Solo CX
Solo CX
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Cyclocross
Colors
White/dark green
White/Green
Sizes
48, 51, 54, 57, 60
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Aluminum
—
Frame Material
Triple Butted 7005 Aluminum
RMB Triple Butted 7005 Alloy
Fork
RMB CX Alloy
RMB CX Alloy
Fork Material
Alloy
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI
Shimano Tiagra 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
FSA Omega EXO, 50/34t teeth
FSA Omega EXO 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
FSA Mega Exo
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra 10spd 12-28t
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
—
Chain
Shimano Tiagra
KMC X-10
Brakes
Brakes
Kore CX Cantilever brakes, Shimano Tiagra front/Tektro RL-721 Top Mount rear levers
Kore CX Cantilever
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek A88
Cane Creek Five Series
Handlebar
RMB RD
RMB RD
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
RMB L7
RMB L7
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
FORM L2B, 31.6mm diameter
Form L2B
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
RMB Glide CX
RMB Glide CX RMB Glide CX
Rims
Alex ACE-24
—
Spokes
Stainless stainless
—
Front Tire
700 x 35c Maxxis Raze
Maxxis Raze 23c
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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