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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL and 2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2013 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL38/24T · 11–36T
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.45:1Total range518%

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

2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL38/24T · 11–36T · 10-speed
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.45:1Total range518%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear26.7 mph

Rear tire: 29×2.2.

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
2013 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
Overview
Model Year
2013
2014
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Vertex 970 RSL
Vertex 970 RSL
Bicycle Type
Mountain Hardtail
Mountain Hardtail
Original MSRP
Not documented
$3,899.99
Colors
Black/Yellow
Black
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
23.3lbs
Frameset
Frame Material
FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon
Smoothwall™ Carbon Frame Tapered Head Tube Press FIT BB Internal Cable Routing
Fork
RockShox SID RL 29 100mm
RockShox SID RL 29, 100mm. Motion Control DNA Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Maxle Lite / Tapered Steerer
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec 2X10SPD
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shimano XT 34.9mm 2X10SPD
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR Shadow Plus
Shimano XTR 10SPD
Crankset
Race Face Turbine 38/24
Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 38/24T 2X10SPD
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Press Fit
Race Face Press FIT Team XC
Cassette
Shimano HG81 11x36t
—
Rear Cogs
2x10 Speeds
Shimano HG81 11-36T 10SPD
Chain
Shimano HG74
Shimano HG75 10SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Ten IS
Cane Creek TEN Series: IS42mm TOP / IS52mm Bottom Tapered
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine
Race Face Turbine Flat Wide Ø31.8mm X 720mm X 9° Sweep
Stem
Race Face Turbine
Race Face Turbine 6° X 70-100mm
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain SL
Rocky Mountain SL 27.2 X 400mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rims
—
Wheeltech Inferno 23 by Sunringlé
Front Tire
Continental Race King 29
Continental Race King Folding 29" X 2.2"
Rear Tire
—
Continental Race King Folding 29" X 2.2"
Wheel Size
—
29"
Additional details
Recorded detail
—
SHIMANO XT / CENTERLOCK / 32H / 12 X 142MM AXLE

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

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