Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2001 Rocky Mountain Vertex · 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex
| Specification | 2001 Rocky Mountain Vertex | 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2001 | 1996 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Vertex | Vertex |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 35107 | 58864 |
| Original MSRP | $2,300.00 | $2,235.00 |
| Colors | Buffed and Black, Buffed and Blue | Blood red |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21" | 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | — | 23.8 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | Welded aluminum |
| Frame material | Easton Ultralite | Easton Custom Elite H.B.O. taperwall |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport Air | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/XTR | Shimano Deore XT |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth | Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle | Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32" | Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M536 SPD | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers | Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic | 1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal |
| Handlebar | Race Face Prodigy Riser | Race Face Air alloy 150g |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy | Syncros Cattlehead |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Onda | Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seatpost | Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter | Syncros Hard Core, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano WH-M535 | — |
| Rims | Shimano WH-M535 | Sun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Shimano WH-535 stainless steel | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | — | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar | 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar |
| Rear tire | — | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | — | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2001 Rocky Mountain Vertex | 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 mm | — |
| Fork offset / rake | — | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.