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1999 Rocky Mountain Vertex T.O.

Velopedia Archive ID 80992

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelVertex T.O.
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID80992
Original MSRP$3,182.00
ColorsTeam Blue/Sky White
Sizes16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight22.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Super Fly, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Thermo SP
HandlebarRace Face Air Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face SyStem
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsSun Rims 0 XC Lite, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.85" Geax Sedona 185 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1062 mm

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