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- Frame
- 7005 triple butted hydro-formed alloy
- Groupset
- Hybrid Mix
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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 Metro 50 and 2010 Rocky Mountain Metro 50.
- Data limitation
Only 2010 Rocky Mountain Metro 50 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
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 Metro 50
2010 Rocky Mountain Metro 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2010
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metro 50
Metro 50
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Colors
Flat Black
Blue/White
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
RMB 7005 aluminum
7005 triple butted hydro-formed alloy
Fork
Rmb
—
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Deore, clamp on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano FC-M440
TruVativ Isoflow, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN25
TruVativ Power Spline
Cassette
—
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-53
Pedals
Wellgo Sport Flats
VP 990S Steel Cage
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Tektro M530 brakes, Shimano M421 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated FSA
Fsa
Handlebar
RMB Trekking
RMB 600mm x 30mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum adjustable
RMB Adjustable
Saddle
Velo Comfort
Freedom GreenBelt Men's
Seatpost
RMB suspension
RMB Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Wheeltech Super Sealed W/ Alloy QR
Rims
Front: Alex AL-DH19, Rear: Alex DH-19, 32-hole
Alex DC-19
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Stainless
Front Tire
700 x 35c Nokian Ultra Tour
700 x 32c Kenda Kwick Trax
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.