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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,235.00
- Sizes
- 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Blood red
- Weight
- 23.8
- Archive ID
- 58864
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Custom Elite H.B.O. taperwall |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Air alloy 150g |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros Cattlehead |
| Saddle | Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hard Core, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Sun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.