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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 2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR and 2013 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR.

Gearing comparison

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

2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR48/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%

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

2013 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR48/38/28T · 11–32T
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
2012 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR
2013 Rocky Mountain Metropolis LHR
Overview
Model Year
2012
2013
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metropolis LHR
Metropolis LHR
Bicycle Type
City/Commuter
City/Commuter
Colors
Black
Green
Sizes
14, 16, 18, 20, 22
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
RMB 6061 Alloy
Aluminum
Fork
RMB Chromoly Disc
Chromoly
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX-50
Shimano TX50
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera 8spd
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Suntour XCT V1 T208 48/38/28t
SR Suntour XCT 48/38/28t
Bottom Bracket
FSA Cartridge
FSA Sealed Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano HG-30 11-32t
Shimano HG31 11x32t
Rear Cogs
—
3x8 Speeds
Chain
Shimano HG40
KMC Z72
Pedals
RMB Urban Alloy
Alloy Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Promax DSK 310 160mm
Promax DSK310
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Five Series
Cane Creek Five
Handlebar
RMB Urban Flat Bar
Rocky Mountain Urban
Stem
RMB XC7
Rocky Mountain
Saddle
RMB Urban
Rocky Mountain Urban
Seatpost
RMB XC Dual Bolt
Rocky Mountain XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM35 alloy Shimano RM35 alloy
—
Front Tire
Kenda Kwest 700 X 35c
Vittoria Adventure 700x35c

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

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