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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50.
- Equipment
2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 has 5 mm more front travel than 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model Year
2004
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Vertex 50
Vertex 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,349.00
Not documented
Colors
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Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elite Taperwall
Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MX Comp Air, 105 mm travel
FOX FRL Lockout, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Shimano Deore LX STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face ISIS
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
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Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers
Shimano Deore LX brakes, Shimano Deore LX STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve
Evolve XC Flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Evolve
Evolve XC
Saddle
Custom Selle Italia Fokus
Selle X2
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve
Race Face Evolve XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano - M525 Disc
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic XM 117 Disc
Mavic XM 317 Disk
Spokes
DT Competition
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis High Roller
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
70.5°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1055 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.