Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2003 Rocky Mountain Vertex
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,720.00
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- White/Buffed Mapleleaf
- Archive ID
- 39366
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Ultralite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Sid Race, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR GS |
| Crankset | Race Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM PC-59, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | FSA XC191 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | FSA XC120 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Onda Custom |
| Seatpost | RMB 3D Lite, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.