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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX and 2010 Rocky Mountain SOLO CX.

  2. Gearing

    2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX has a 17% lower climbing ratio than 2010 Rocky Mountain SOLO CX.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX48/34T · 12–30T
Lowest1.13:1Highest4.00:1Total range353%

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

2010 Rocky Mountain SOLO CX50/34T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.9 mphHighest gear30.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×34; rear size isn’t listed.

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
2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
2010 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
Overview
Model Year
2014
2010
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Solo CX
Solo CX
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Colors
Black
White
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Rocky Mountain Aluminum
7005 triple butted aluminum
Fork
Rocky Mountain CroMo
—
Fork Material
—
Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano Tiagra Mix
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra, clamp on 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano 105
Crankset
FSA Omega 48/34t
FSA Omega, 34/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
FSA Omega MegaExo
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 12x30t
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Cogs
2x10 Speeds
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Pedals
None
—
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX-5 Disc
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
Fsa
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Road
FSA Vero
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Rocky Mountain
RMB flip/flop 31.8mm
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC
Selle San Marco Ponza Power
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Alloy
RMB, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Wheeltech Disc Glide Sealed W/ Alloy QR
Rims
—
Alex ACE-24
Spokes
—
Stainless
Front Tire
Vittoria Adventure 700x32
700 x 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels

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

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