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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 2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX.

  2. Gearing

    2014 Rocky Mountain Solo CX has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2012 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.

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

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

2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX50/34T · 12–28T · 10-speed
Lowest1.21:1Highest4.17:1Total range343%

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

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
2012 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
Overview
Model Year
2014
2012
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Solo CX
Solo CX
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Colors
Black
White/Green
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Rocky Mountain Aluminum
RMB Triple Butted 7005 Alloy
Fork
Rocky Mountain CroMo
RMB CX Alloy
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
FSA Omega 48/34t
FSA Omega EXO 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
FSA Mega Exo
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 12x30t
Shimano Tiagra 10spd 12-28t
Rear Cogs
2x10 Speeds
—
Chain
Shimano Tiagra
KMC X-10
Pedals
None
—
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX-5 Disc
Kore CX Cantilever
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
Cane Creek Five Series
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain Road
RMB RD
Stem
Rocky Mountain
RMB L7
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Alloy
Form L2B
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
RMB Glide CX RMB Glide CX
Front Tire
Vittoria Adventure 700x32
Maxxis Raze 23c

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

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