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2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 · 2006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 502006 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model year20052006
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 50Vertex 50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9350810921
ColorsShadow, Rally Blue—
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite TaperwallAluminum
ForkMarzocchi MX Comp Air, 105mm travelFOX FRL Lockout, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Dual ControlShimano Deore LX STI
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
CranksetRaceFace Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve X-Type
Rear cogs9-speed—
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedCrank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control leversShimano Deore LX brakes, Shimano Deore LX STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
HandlebarRace Face Evolve XCEvolve XC Flat
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRace Face Evolve XCEvolve XC
SaddleSelle Italia Fokus ATBSelle X2
SeatpostRace Face Evolve XCRace Face Evolve XC
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeMavic XM 317 Disk
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT Swiss Competition stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.