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2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70 · 2008 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70

Specification2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 702008 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70
Overview
Model year20042008
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 70Vertex 70
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3082714244
Original MSRP$1,599.00—
Colors—Gun Metal/White
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston UltraliteFORM 7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Sid Race, 80mm travelFox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownSingle
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFireShimano XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR Shadow
CranksetShimano Deore LXRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Bottom bracketShimano ES 51Race Face Deus XC X-Type
Cassette—Shimano XT
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG73Shimano HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPDCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic leversShimano XT brakes, Shimano XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LogicFSA Orbit
HandlebarEaston EA-70 Monkey BarEaston EC70 OS Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemEaston EA-70Easton EA 70
SaddleCustom Selle Italia FokusWTB Shadow V
SeatpostEaston EA70Easton EC70
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano - M525 DiscShimano XT
RimsMavic X223 DiscMavic XC717 Disc
SpokesDT CompetitionDT Competition stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito26 x 2.00" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 702008 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle73.5°—
Chainstay / rear center425 mm—
Wheelbase1155 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.