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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 2007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50.
- Equipment
2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 has 5 mm more front travel than 2007 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
2007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Vertex 50
Vertex 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,799.00
Colors
Shadow, Rally Blue
Laser Red/White
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Elite Taperwall
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MX Comp Air, 105mm travel
Fox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Shimano LX Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano 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
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG53-9
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Egg Beater Smarty
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control levers
Shimano LX brakes, Shimano LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve XC
RMB Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Race Face Evolve XC
Race Face Evolve XC
Saddle
Selle Italia Fokus ATB
WTB Shadow Team
Seatpost
Race Face Evolve XC
RMB Carbon
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano LX
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic XM 317 Disk
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Competition stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC
26 x 2.10" IRC Mibro Marathon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.