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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2007 Rocky Mountain Metropolis is City & Commuter; 2009 Rocky Mountain Metropolis is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Rocky Mountain Metropolis and 2009 Rocky Mountain Metropolis.
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
2007 Rocky Mountain Metropolis
2009 Rocky Mountain Metropolis
Overview
Model Year
2007
2009
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Metropolis
Metropolis
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$999.00
Not documented
Colors
Matte Black
Matte Black
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
6066 triple butted hydro-formed alloy
Fork
Rmb
—
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Shimano Alfine
Shifters
Shimano Nexus 8 Rapid Fire
Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc
—
Crankset
FSA, 42 teeth
RPM City Single, 42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
TH BB-7420
Cassette
—
Shimano Alfine
Rear Cogs
10-speed
8-speed internal, 18 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50
Shimano HG50
Pedals
Wellgo LU-C8
VP 559 big flats
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Dis rear brakes, Shimano M420 levers
Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano BR-M421 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Intellaset
1 1/8" FSA
Handlebar
RMB XC Riser
Alloy Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
RMB XC
Alloy
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
—
Seatpost
Rmb
Alloy Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano HB-M495 disc, Rear: Shimano Alfine Nexus 8 Disc
Front: Wheeltech disc super sealed, Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 disc
Rims
Alex TD17
Alex DC-19
Spokes
Stainless steel
Stainless
Front Tire
700 x 35c Nokian Rollspeed TS
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.