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2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 30

Velopedia Archive ID 30825

Overview

Model year2004
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 30
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID30825
Original MSRP$989.00
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite Taperwall
ForkMarzocchi EXR Comp, 105 mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetRace Face Ride ISIS
Bottom bracketRace Face ISIS
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG53
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB Mtn XC
SaddleRMB Custom
SeatpostRmb

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano HB-M475 Disc
RimsAlex Ace 19
SpokesDT Champion stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Maxxis High Roller
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1055 mm

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