VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2004 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Velopedia Archive ID 30826

Overview

Model year2004
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelVertex 50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID30826
Original MSRP$1,349.00
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

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

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Evolve
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face Evolve
SaddleCustom Selle Italia Fokus
SeatpostRace Face Evolve

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano - M525 Disc
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc
SpokesDT Competition
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.