Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2013 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL · 2014 Rocky Mountain Vertex 970 RSL
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 9213057 | 1294238 |
| Original MSRP | — | $3,899.99 |
| Colors | Black/Yellow | Black |
| Sizes | LG, MD, SM, XL | SM , MD , LG , 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.