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1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex T.O.

Velopedia Archive ID 57743

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelVertex T.O.
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID57743
Original MSRP$3,100.00
ColorsRoost red/Yo yellow
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight22.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Custom Elite H.B.O. taperwall
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 900
CranksetRace Face LP Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Turbine sealed, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SCM90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesMagura Race-Line brakes, Magura Race-Line levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal
HandlebarRace Face Air alloy 150g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face EX titanium
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hard Core, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A TCC Ceramic, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB Desert Raptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.