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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 Solo CX and 2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX.

  2. Gearing

    2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2012 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.

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.

2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX48/34T · 12–30T
Lowest1.13:1Highest4.00:1Total range353%

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 Solo CX
2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
Overview
Model Year
2012
2014
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Solo CX
Solo CX
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Colors
White/Green
Black
Sizes
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
RMB Triple Butted 7005 Alloy
Rocky Mountain Aluminum
Fork
RMB CX Alloy
Rocky Mountain CroMo
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra 10spd
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
FSA Omega EXO 50/34t
FSA Omega 48/34t
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
FSA MegaExo
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 10spd 12-28t
Shimano Tiagra 12x30t
Rear Cogs
—
2x10 Speeds
Chain
KMC X-10
Shimano Tiagra
Pedals
—
None
Brakes
Brakes
Kore CX Cantilever
Hayes CX-5 Disc
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Five Series
1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar
RMB RD
Rocky Mountain Road
Stem
RMB L7
Rocky Mountain
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
Rocky Mountain XC
Seatpost
Form L2B
Rocky Mountain Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
RMB Glide CX RMB Glide CX
—
Front Tire
Maxxis Raze 23c
Vittoria Adventure 700x32

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

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