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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 and 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50.
- Equipment
2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 has 5 mm more front travel than 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Vertex 50
Vertex 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Colors
Shadow, Rally Blue
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Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Elite Taperwall
Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MX Comp Air, 105mm travel
FOX FRL Lockout, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Shimano Deore LX STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Race Face Evolve X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed
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Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control levers
Shimano Deore LX brakes, Shimano Deore LX STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve XC
Evolve XC Flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Evolve XC
Evolve XC
Saddle
Selle Italia Fokus ATB
Selle X2
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic XM 317 Disk
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.