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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 Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Ultralite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 3.15" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M545 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM 9.0 SL levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Prodigy Flat XC |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy |
| Saddle | Race Face XY |
| Seatpost | Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X221, 28-hole/32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.




