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2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 · 2007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Specification2005 Rocky Mountain Vertex 502007 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Overview
Model year20052007
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 50Vertex 50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9350896143
Original MSRP—$1,799.00
ColorsShadow, Rally BlueLaser Red/White
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite Taperwall7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MX Comp Air, 105mm travelFox 32 F100RLC, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium/steel, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Dual ControlShimano LX Rapid Fire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
CranksetRaceFace Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve X-Type
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG53-9
PedalsNot includedCrank Brothers Egg Beater Smarty
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control leversShimano LX brakes, Shimano LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA OrbitFSA Orbit
HandlebarRace Face Evolve XCRMB Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemRace Face Evolve XCRace Face Evolve XC
SaddleSelle Italia Fokus ATBWTB Shadow Team
SeatpostRace Face Evolve XCRMB Carbon
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano LX
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeMavic XM 317 Disk
SpokesDT Swiss Competition stainless steelDT Competition stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Serac XC26 x 2.10" IRC Mibro Marathon
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.