Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2000 Rocky Mountain Vertex

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,886.00
Sizes
16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Colors
Holographic Black and Shredded Silver Maple Leaves, Holographic/Shredded Silver Maple Leaves
Archive ID
45279

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 3.15" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/XTR
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M545 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM 9.0 SL levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy Flat XC
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleRace Face XY
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X221, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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